I find it in poor taste, and it embarrasses me. Am I overreacting? Is this normal, acceptable behavior these days?

Here's what makes Grant Moyd, an eighth-grader at Seventy-First Classical Middle, one of The Fayetteville Observer's 2026 Future Black History Makers.

Here's what makes Brendan McAllister, a senior at Seventy-First Classical Middle, one of The Fayetteville Observer's 2026 Future Black History Makers.

Kids who don't learn good manners aren't just at risk of being rude, they may also suffer socially and professionally as adults. Teaching manners is a form of empathy training, and that's good for ...

As their parent, you have the obligation, in Miss Manners’ opinion, to tell them that you find this embarrassing. When they inevitably plead that “everyone does it,” you maintain that that argument ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to whether asking for digital gifts on social media ...

As their parent, you have the obligation, in Miss Manners’ opinion, to tell them that you find this embarrassing. When they inevitably plead that “everyone does it,” you maintain that that argument ...

GENTLE READER: No, you do not need to stand for a “meh” performance. But Miss Manners also knows that sometimes one has no ...

I grew up believing that a standing ovation was an expression of appreciation for a truly extraordinary performance.

Over the years, I have noticed that at most live performances -- from professional concerts and operas to dance recitals and ...

Eliana McBeth had a successful week for Saratoga, notching wins and impressive performances in multiple competitions ...

BY JEFF CORBETT At the end of the Christmas holidays, while up in the attic putting away decorations for another year, I stumbled upon an old taped-up ...