A formal place setting has a standard way to arrange silverware, plates, and glasses. The fork goes on the left, and the glasses on the right.

How to set a table used to be common knowledge, but in today’s fast and busy world, knowing how to set a table properly has become somewhat of a party trick. If you’ve been tasked with hosting a baby ...

The intricacies of table settings have gone the way of butlers and parasol flirtations, calling cards and dressing for dinner. But that may be changing. After all, Downton Abbey was wildly popular for ...

As a new food writer, my table manners needed a refresh. This etiquette class upped my knowledge and gave me the dining tips ...

Place mats on the dining table protect it from spillage and damage due to heat while also making it look aesthetically appealing. The setting of the dining table plays a key role in making it look ...

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