As parents, you want the best for your children, but it’s easy to fall into certain patterns or approaches without fully realising how you might affect your child’s development. The way you ...

Authoritative parenting: Considered by many to be the most effective style, authoritative parents are demanding but also warm and responsive. They set clear boundaries, but are also willing to ...

Proper etiquette is an important part of making a positive impression. However, having good manners goes beyond just saying "please" and "thank you" — it also involves having a grateful mindset ...

A national dialogue offers the opportunity to unite South Africans around a common vision, thereby giving rise to a people of ...

“That is how we want guests to feel at The Manner. Like you are visiting a dear friend, one with great taste who has beautiful things, mixes a perfect cocktail, and serves lovely food because ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I spent considerable time shopping for just the right statement necklace to complement my fairly simple wedding dress. I thought I had made the perfect choice with a piece of ...

Dear Miss Manners: It used to be the bride who proclaimed that the wedding was Her Day. As soon as that attitude resulted in many of them being called “Bridezilla,” everyone else started ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My best friend and I frequently get together for lunch at local restaurants. I am sometimes embarrassed by what my friend says to servers, and I don’t know how I can get her ...

Dear Miss Manners: I have a good friend who is the polar opposite of me on politics, religion and almost every other subject. We are cognizant of these differences, and refrain from debate or ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Our local movie theater offers free refills of popcorn and drinks. My family members insist on getting these refills after every movie to take home with them. As they get their ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I went to a fabric store/upholsterer to order curtains. While looking for fabric, a woman stopped me, told me her name was Elaine, and asked if I needed help. I said no.