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 success, focus on scaling back your get-togethers, keeping them casual. If ...

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

Dear Annie: I don’t normally write in, but your advice to “Balancing Burdens,” the woman who was on the fence about telling ...

The way she held her utensils and kept her head almost in her plate was noticeable, and some people moved to another table.

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

You’re right that table manners matter, but so does tact. Since you’ve already tried mentioning it without success, focus on scaling back your get-togethers, keeping them casual. If a situation calls ...

In today's Dear Annie column, a woman seeks guidance on helping a longtime friend improve her table manners without causing offense, after subtle hints failed and social outings grew awkward.

When we are finished eating and are just sitting around the table talking, she will suddenly jump up without warning and say ...

The holiday table mistake hosts regret most is not a crooked napkin or a mismatched plate, it is creating a setup that looks ...

Old-school etiquette may feel out of step with modern life, but it is rooted in timeless principles: respect, thoughtfulness, ...

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