Most Southerners grew up knowing that when company came for dinner, it meant the good china, polished silver, and a properly set table. That meant the right glasses, salad plates, dinner plates, and ...

Like many details we tend to brush off in our hurried daily lives, the art of proper table setting seems to be getting lost in the ether. While it's true that we've become a casual society, there are ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nowadays, certain etiquette conventions have fallen to the wayside. Emojis and brief iPhone e-mails have ...

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 ...

To properly set a table, you will need a table cloth or table runner, a place mat, dinner plates, napkins, silverware (forks, knives, and spoons), water glasses, and wine glasses. In the case of a ...

(Mass Appeal) – Whether it be for Thanksgiving or a holiday dinner party, one mark of good taste is a properly set table. Karen Thomas, from k.t.etiquette.com, is with us today to review how to create ...

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 ...

We’ve all experienced it at one time or another – that moment when you sit down for dinner and find a place setting in front of you that appears to include enough dishes for breakfast and lunch, too.

Dear Miss Manners: I enjoy a well-laid table and appreciate that table settings are meant to help a meal progress with little trouble to the guests. When I invite guests for lunch I'm happy to take ...

Dining habits have changed drastically over the years. And while dining etiquette is still just as valuable as good table manners, some more traditional expectations have fallen by the wayside, ...