Wealthy individuals move in circles where social polish matters more than most people realize. These unspoken rules come from ...

Barbara Worth Junior High School seventh graders stepped into hosting roles this week, showcasing what they’ve learned in the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Sometimes when I receive an invitation to an event, the sender writes “By Hand” in the lower right-hand ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to arranging forks when serving salad with dinner.

Dear Embarrassed: You’re right that table manners matter, but so does tact. Since you’ve already tried mentioning it without ...

Master formal dining with these 17 essential etiquette rules. From napkin placement to paying the bill, learn the table ...

A textile designer, a chef and an artist share their tablescapes and their tips. By Alina Cohen Alina Cohen is a writer based in Brooklyn. This holiday season, she will visit family in Palm Springs, ...

Etiquette experts explain that the rule against keeping elbows on the table has deeper roots than people realize. While many families, schools, and restaurants repeat it out of habit, the guideline ...

You are what you eat - and how you eat it is a reflection of yourself. 'Tis officially the season to eat and drink until your heart's content, and to brush up on your manners while you're at it, ...

Etiquette experts agree that bringing a cellphone to the Thanksgiving table is the rudest. A good guest keeps conversations light and inclusive, avoiding controversial topics like politics. Arriving ...