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