Steven Petrow

Arts & Entertainment

Advice on Maintaining Peace at an Overly Political Dinner Table

That old edict to never discuss politics or religion at the dinner table is passe, so how do you handle a right-wing family member? Mr. Manners pulls five options from under his napkin.

Steven Petrow

Aug 13, 2012

Books

Remembering David Rakoff

A personal remembrance on the impact of the gifted humorist.

Steven Petrow

Aug 10, 2012

Wedding

What to Wear for My Wedding

If you're planning a wedding, then Steven Petrow's guide, The New Gay Wedding, is truly a practical primer for brides and grooms, their families and guests. Here's an excerpt on how to handle wedding attire.

Steven Petrow

Aug 07, 2012

Arts & Entertainment

Advice on the Sex Etiquette of STDs

On the heels of the International HIV/AIDS Conference, Mr. Manners answers your top questions about sex etiquette when it comes HIV and other STDs.

Steven Petrow

Jul 30, 2012

Arts & Entertainment

Readers Offer Remedies for Loneliness

Steven Petrow

Jul 16, 2012

Arts & Entertainment

Advice on the Right Way to Defuse a Bully and Refer to a Lesbian Couple

In this week's two-fer, Mr. Manners deals with a homophobic restaurant confrontation and answers a tricky etiquette question: Can you refer to a lesbian couple as Mrs. and Mrs.? You'll be surprised.

Steven Petrow

Jul 03, 2012

Arts & Entertainment

Advice on Politely Ditching That Guy at the Bar

This week Mr. Manners tackles the very delicate challenge of how to lose someone at a bar or club - politely, of course.

Steven Petrow

Jun 18, 2012

Arts & Entertainment

Mr Manners on What Fathers Day Means for Kids With Two Mommies

What to do when your kid has two moms -- and no dad -- and the teacher decides everyone will be making Father's Day cards? Mr. Manners comes to the rescue.

Steven Petrow

Jun 11, 2012

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Steven Petrow

That old edict to never discuss politics or religion at the dinner table is passe, so how do you handle a right-wing family member? Mr. Manners pulls five options from under his napkin.

A personal remembrance on the impact of the gifted humorist.

If you're planning a wedding, then Steven Petrow's guide, The New Gay Wedding, is truly a practical primer for brides and grooms, their families and guests. Here's an excerpt on how to handle wedding attire.

On the heels of the International HIV/AIDS Conference, Mr. Manners answers your top questions about sex etiquette when it comes HIV and other STDs.

In this week's two-fer, Mr. Manners deals with a homophobic restaurant confrontation and answers a tricky etiquette question: Can you refer to a lesbian couple as Mrs. and Mrs.? You'll be surprised.

This week Mr. Manners tackles the very delicate challenge of how to lose someone at a bar or club - politely, of course.

What to do when your kid has two moms -- and no dad -- and the teacher decides everyone will be making Father's Day cards? Mr. Manners comes to the rescue.