Someone cutting a steak with a knife and fork - Denys Poliakov/Shutterstock These days, the words "etiquette" and "manners" are used more or less interchangeably. Maybe etiquette is seen as a fancier ...
Dining culture has shifted away from stuffy appearances and moved toward having a good time, but you might still have some of ...
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Dining etiquette has always reflected more than table manners. It signals respect, awareness of others, and an understanding ...
You're finally seated in that restaurant you've been dying to try for months. The lighting is perfect, the atmosphere ...
Etiquette expert William Hanson breaks down key differences between British and American manners Having worked with six royal households, Hanson shares timeless tips in his new book Just Good Manners ...
When you call Carol Rey, CEO and founder of the Elite School of Etiquette, you may get her voicemail, which ends with the following mantra: “Great manners and dining skills can take you places that ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a tremor in my hands, worse in my dominant hand, and it affects my table manners. In public, I try to choose foods that are relatively easy for me to handle, but I often have ...
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 ...
Thanksgiving is a time of celebration, getting together with family and friends to give thanks for all the good and positive things that have taken place throughout the year. Whether you are a host or ...
These are the top 10 most read Miss Manners columns of 2025: 10: Shop owner is in the business of selling gifts. Do they need ...
Dianne Isbell has written an etiquette column for the Belleville News-Democrat since 1987. She served as director of protocol for U.S. Air Force Communications Command before retiring in 2001. Derik ...