One lesson on good manners parents don't seem to teach their kids anymore is making direct eye contact. This is something ...

At first, Hamlet and the planets seem far removed from table manners. But social historians see close links between the Renaissance outlook and the rapid development of codes of behavior at the table.

At home or away, good table manners are important for kids to learn. Even young children can learn the basic rules of mealtime etiquette. Whether you’re eating at home, dining out, or having dinner ...

But good table manners involve a lot more than that. According to the workshop instructor, people should be happy and comfortable when they are dining with you. It sounds easy but it is not.

Jessie Ware hosts a podcast about food, family, and the beautiful art of having a chat, direct from her very own dinner table. Show more Jessie Ware hosts a podcast about food, family, and the ...

GENTLE READER: The best counsel Miss Manners has for you is to invite guests who engage in conversation, so that they are not ...

Now, Jessie and Lennie Ware are serving up more of the good stuff with their new recipe book Table Manners: The Cookbook – and they’ve shared three recipes with Stylist. If you love food and ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who was insulted by a fussy dinner guest.

In their eyes, such table manners help the kids consume nutritious food in a fuss-free manner and still behave in a way that ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a restaurant, I laid my credit card on the table to signal we were ready to pay. My daughter said that ...

Dear Miss Manners: I participated in a vintage train ... At the party, I made sure that all items were labeled clearly on the dessert table. The sugar-free pastries were not touched, but my ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a restaurant, I laid my credit card on the table to signal we were ready to pay. My daughter said that was discourteous and I should wait for the server to bring the bill.