A lot of dining etiquette rules are now seen as outdated. Whether they're overcomplicated or too formal, here are some that ...

Q: I need help. We are hosting our first dinner for my in-laws, but I’ve never really set a table properly. How do you do it? A: Don’t feel alone. Even though there’s much research out there that ...

Dining etiquette has always reflected more than table manners. It signals respect, awareness of others, and an understanding of shared space. While some rules remain relevant across generations, ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Sitting down to dinner at a properly set table can be a little ...

Video: Marci Raver discusses how to set a table for Thanksgiving Marci Raver, of the Contemporary Etiquette Institute, discusses how to set a table for Thanksgiving. Special thanks to Bed & Butter for ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. From formal dinners to casual gatherings, ...

At our home in Covington, my Cuban mother taught me to chew with my mouth closed. And that was the extent of my table manners. My mom cooked every night, mostly American or Cuban food, and we only ...

Miss Manners is astounded to see this question attached to her Gentle Readers' expressions of surprise when they encounter restaurant tables that are set differently from what they had believed to be ...