Table Etiquette

Most people know a few basic rules of standard table etiquette. But when they are faced with a proper place setting at a formal dinner, banquet, or holiday, even the most mannered can get...

We spend so much time in a casual setting at home, that when we eat out in a formal environment, we might forget to use good table etiquette. Perhaps this is your first time in a real formal...

Are you chronically mistreated by wait staff at restaurants? If you think you are, the truth is, it isn't always the waiter or bartender or hostess. Sometimes, all it takes is a few pointers on...

In Brazil, meals are considered a time to spend with friends and family. More time is spent at the table during a Brazilian meal than an American one. Lunch is the big meal of the day and dinners...

Table manners are an important part of Italian etiquette. From a very early age, Italian children are taught how to follow proper manners when eating. In general, Italians prefer a more refined...

Whether you're dining at an extravagant restaurant, attending a dinner party or grabbing a bite at a fast food joint, manners matter. No one enjoys the company of a diner with no common courtesy....

The way you handle your silverware, the way you handle yourself and, most importantly, how you converse with other guests tells others much about you. Proper table etiquette, then, is important....

A written invitation to a tea indicates a small, formal party honoring a bride, special guest or graduate. It's one of the oldest rituals in the world.