Mrs. Duffey, a 19th century expert on manners and feminist author of the 1877 The Ladies' and Gentlemen's Etiquette, warns her readers to be careful in conversation. Don't ask impertinent questions.

In short, civic sense demands that one must feel for others. One must not be a callous person. One should live without ...

New book by UC Santa Barbara cultural historian Lisa Jacobson examines how alcohol marketing ushered in a golden age of ...

The gentleman sitting next to me had a bunch of ... It also has to do with abiding by the law, res­pecting others’ points of view, etiquette, maintaining decorum in public places, and working ...

The MERS Goodwill Outlet on Market Street in St. Louis is the kind of place that ruins you for normal shopping forever. Once ...

For visitors to St. Louis, the Goodwill Outlet offers a unique local experience far from the typical tourist attractions. It provides a glimpse into the authentic everyday life of the city and a ...

The best sophisticated colognes are all about balance. These scents are never overpowering, and always tempered; smoke ...

“When in doubt, consider the setting and the type of food,” says etiquette expert Lisa Grotts. “If it’s casual, finger foods are often fair game, but in a formal setting, it’s best to ...

The first celebration of the U.S. Flag's birthday was held in 1877, on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's ...

Obviously, there are great ones left out – 10 is but a drop in the ocean of cinematic greatness – but these are the best films you should watch at least once in your lifetime if you consider yourself, ...