GENTLE READER: Back whenever engraving was invented, it would have been considered a breach of etiquette to use it instead of ...

You might not think that eating asparagus requires any specific guidelines, but the etiquette surrounding the vegetable ...

Avoid embarrassment while traveling throughout Scotland. Here are the rules behind the country's unspoken tipping culture in ...

I occasionally feel pressured to help pay for the desserts, but truly I’d rather not, since I’d prefer not to order them in ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I go out to dinner twice a month with a group of five friends. We always ask for separate checks, so there ...

At the end of last school year, Shepherd University Dining Services came up with a new idea, to develop the palates and ...

If you think Augusta National is meticulous about course conditions, imagine what it's like to sit down for a meal in the ...

The fork’s journey from reviled symbol of moral decay to utilitarian instrument is a story of power, privilege, and ...

I find it a bit insulting, if I’m honest, and would like a way to tactfully speak with my friend about this behavior.

Miss Manners suggests you apply this rule to your dinner parties. Tell your friend that you appreciate the input, but if they would take you aside to give it, that would be less confusing for the ...

A fine diner wants to know if it’s impolite to pick up a rack of lamb to chew off the last of the meat; a party host is tired ...

Don’t let the covered dish chaos fool you. There are rules to be followed. Here are the dos and don’ts of attending a ...