DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was taught that at formal dinner parties, bread plates were not used, and that they were not considered ...

Dr. Clinton Lee is an international wine and etiquette expert. During the appetizer, Dr. Lee says you should speak to the person on your right. He also says to keep elbows off the table, and never ...

Young adults lack knowledge about traditional dinner party rules such as which direction to pass food, if a particular knife is for fish or steak and whether they are allowed to go to the toilet ...

Not sure how to set a table properly? Whether you're planning a casual gathering or a formal, intimate dinner, this is table-setting etiquette you need to know. Dining habits have changed drastically ...

Treat your dinner party guests to a properly set table by following these tips. A properly set formal dinner table shows thoughtfulness and respect for guests while elevating any dining experience.

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 ...

Your daughter’s engagement, hosting an important local personality or diplomat, or welcoming the CEO of your spouse’s company are all occasions that merit a formal dinner party. But instead of ...

Not up to putting on a formal dinner party for New Year’s Eve? Can’t blame you. And who cares? Most people would prefer the more casual atmosphere of lots of appetizer-sized nibbles, anyway. To help ...