Those endless “elbows off the table” admonishments may have seemed like a drag in childhood, but they were actually setting ...

This is one of the basic rules of table manners. You may ask, is table etiquette really important? I would definitely say yes. It’s not only about table manners; it shows your upbringing and ...

At first, Hamlet and the planets seem far removed from table manners. But social historians ... who encouraged well-bred diners to follow certain rules: “If you have spat or blown your nose ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Whether at home, at another person’s house or in a restaurant, what does one do when food from one’s plate drops on the table? GENTLE READER: Although she is inclined to ...

GENTLE READER: Setting the table in full would be Miss Manners’ choice, to avoid forcing your friend to respond to others exclaiming, “You don’t have a plate.” But she wonders why ...

There's also plenty of etiquette involved, ranging from table manners and proper attire to conversational rules and many, many others. Needless to say, the list of dining etiquette mistakes you ...