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5 table etiquette rules from the 1950s that few people follow today

The way your grandparents sat at the dinner table probably looked vastly different from how most of us eat today. Picture ...
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6 basic manners that every kid should know by the age of 7

Raising well-mannered kids isn’t just about teaching them rules—it’s about shaping kind, respectful, and empathetic individuals. By the time children turn 7, they should have grasped some basic social ...

Miss Manners: Navigating the treacherous waters of salad fork placement

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

Dear Annie: I have a good friend with bad table manners

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 ...

Miss Manners: How do I set rules for my kids without offending the other parents?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Just after Thanksgiving each year, my young nieces send out a letter to the extended family that contains ...

Dear Annie: How do I tactfully correct my friend’s atrocious table manners while dining out?

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