Browsing Footprints in Time, the memoirs of Winston Churchill’s longtime private secretary, John Colville, I found a tale from 80 years ago with a lesson for American public life today.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have been to several weddings over the last few years, and I’ve noticed a trend. Do the groomsmen have no responsibilities to the bride and groom before, during or after the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Maybe it’s because I took Spanish in high school instead of French, but what’s with “RSVP”? People say “Please RSVP” but also “You haven’t sent an RSVP.” ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have been to several weddings over the last few years, and I’ve noticed a trend. Do the groomsmen have no responsibilities to the bride and groom before, during or after the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: The other night, around 6 p.m., my mother-in-law came to our house without a call or text. Just randomly showed up and started talking to us in the dining room. I was in the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I saw a theatrical production that was written by, and starred, a friend of a friend. This person used to live in our city. Our mutual friend suggested we convey ...

The moon is a well-known symbol of Our Lady. Two meanings especially have been popular. In comparison with Christ, who is called sol invictus, Mary is the moon who receives grace and glory from Christ ...

By teaching these six basic manners, you’re not just raising polite kids—you’re shaping thoughtful, empathetic, and socially confident individuals. With a little patience and consistent ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I saw a theatrical production that was written by, and starred, a friend of a friend. This person used to live in our city. Our mutual friend suggested we convey ...

Getty images. Getty Images DEAR MISS MANNERS: Maybe it’s because I took Spanish in high school instead of French, but what’s with “RSVP”? People say “Please RSVP” but also “You haven ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My son is engaged to a lovely young woman, whom my son’s mother and I like a lot. The bride-to-be’s father, a very nice man, announced that he would be paying for the ...