My adult daughters learned etiquette from me. It was passed down from my mother. Somewhere along the line, the old etiquette has been forgotten and new manners have been invented by their husbands.

My son attends many different summer camps. Adding a few days of etiquette to the mix seemed smart. The camp focused on table manners, curiosity, and distinguishing gratitude from entitlement. It led ...

While there are certainly some social norms and old-fashioned etiquette expectations — like "respecting your elders" without reservation or certain dress codes — that no longer make sense or feel ...