Now that so many people have their heads buried in smartphones and other devices 24/7, countless timeless manners that once ...

Friends multitask while on the phone with the letter writer who is annoyed by the “acoustic challenges” that can create.

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Pakistani prodigy Bilal Asher, the world under-14 Scrabble champion, exemplifies the rising popularity of the game among Pakistani youth. With English rooted in the colonial past, schools and ...

"It requires a lot of hard work and determination," said 13-year-old Asher after vanquishing a grey-bearded opponent. "You have to trust the process for a very long time, and then gradually it ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I bought a drink at a coffee shop that came to $4.22 with tax. I was presented with three tip options: $1, ...

“Dram”, meaning a measure of whisky. “Turm”, describing a cavalry unit. “Taupie”, a foolish youngster. Not words in a typical teen’s vocabulary, but all come easily to Pakistani ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I bought a drink at a coffee shop that came to $4.22 with tax. I was presented with three tip options: $1, ...

"Dram", meaning a measure of whisky. "Turm", describing a cavalry unit. "Taupie", a foolish youngster. Not words in a typical teen's vocabulary, but all come easily ...