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 ...

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 ...

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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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While there are certainly plenty of outdated etiquette rules and traditional expectations still being followed by most people, studies show that proper table manners, like keeping your elbows off the ...

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 ...

The best table lamps are — more than a side table, and maybe even more that art — the make-or-break point of any room. They’re analogous to jewelry: a gown without a necklace is fine, but add a string ...