The 14 rules we grew up with served their purpose in a different time, but their disappearance signals a more inclusive and ...

Ever been caught mid-dinner with your elbows resting on the table and felt that familiar pang of guilt? Maybe you've skipped ...

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Growing up outside Manchester in a working-class household, dinner was simple. We ate together most nights, but there wasn't ...

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 ...

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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, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... We eat first with our eyes, and many of us now remember with our phones. Hosting parties with this in mind requires creativity and effort that your guests ...

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, ...