To ensure an attractive and well-received holiday feast, you need to properly set the table — both figuratively and literally ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader's question about using tablecloths as lap ...

True, it specifically prohibited using the tablecloth to clean one’s teeth, and your dinner companion was at least not guilty ...

(She) pulled the tablecloth up from the floor and set it on her lap, proudly saying that she wasn’t going to get any food on ...

Napkin etiquette is a subtle yet important part of dining manners, which can make a world of difference in how you are perceived at the table. While most of us are aware of the basic rule of placing a ...

From cloth napkins to cheese trays, here are some of the best cozy kitchen items we've found that will make holiday hosting a ...

These small design mishaps can have a surprisingly big impact on the room’s overall ambiance. Below, experts share the most ...

True, it specifically prohibited using the tablecloth to clean one’s teeth, and your dinner companion was at least not guilty of that. Nevertheless, the rule should be understood in a broader sense: ...

Setting a beautiful table feels like one of those adulting skills that should come with a manual. You see these elaborate ...

The woman sitting next to me pulled the tablecloth up from the floor and set it on her lap, proudly saying that she wasn’t ...

From who could speak to how to pass the peas, Oregon families had dinner table rules that seem downright strange today.