After you sit down: The first thing you should do is place your napkin in your lap. Leave it there until the end of the meal, or until you excuse yourself from the table. There’s some debate about ...

Setting a gorgeous dinner table is an art—and a science, according to the pros—which actually makes it a lot easier to understand and action yourself. While there is creative freedom in putting ...

Table settings will vary depending on the type of event and the food being served. Set up silverware and glassware so guests can work from the outside in and top to bottom. A floral centerpiece is a ...

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While there are certainly plenty of outdated etiquette rules and traditional expectations still being followed by most people, studies show that proper table manners, like keeping your elbows off the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was always taught that one’s bread plate is placed to the left. Whenever I am with a large group at a table at a wedding (or another function), at least one person always takes ...

For formal dinners or official lunches you must follow these basic table etiquette that will leave a lasting impression on the ones sharing food on the same table. You should keep the bread plate on ...

Heading out for a dinner date or a professional dinner? Have you ever felt nervous and worried about your table etiquettes? Eating together has been a quintessential part of our culture and so is ...

From the types of wine glasses to the use of cutlery and hands, here’s a handy table etiquette guide. Table etiquette is always a daunting topic – whether it is a business dinner you are going for, a ...

No one can deny the fact that utensils play a very important role in both our kitchen and dining table. It is said that taste of food depends much on which cookware it is prepared in; likewise, one of ...