"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nowadays, certain etiquette conventions have fallen to the wayside. Emojis and brief iPhone e-mails have ...

Dinner table arrangement: The placement of cutlery follows a specific order based on the courses you are serving. Arrange the utensils from the outside in, according to the order in which they will be ...

QUESTION: I have attended two luncheons recently where the knife blade was pointed outward. I was taught to point that knife inward for proper table etiquette. Which way is right? Also on the table ...

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Have you ever wondered how to set a table? The holidays are here, and with it, dinner parties as well as formal family meals that finally put grandma’s silver to use. Laying them out, however, can be ...

The simple knife and fork - they go together like fish and chips, salt and pepper, Ant and Dec. But are they actually a simple set of dining tools? If, like Pretty Woman's Vivian, you struggle with ...

Not sure how to set a table properly? Whether you're planning a casual gathering or a formal, intimate dinner, this is table-setting etiquette you need to know. Dining habits have changed drastically ...

Householders from around the world are passionately debating how cutlery drawers should be arranged after a post on a popular Facebook page declared knives must be laid on the left, forks in the ...

The Oregon State Fair brings hundreds of thousands people to Salem each year. They come for the rides, the shows, the food … and the competitions. One of the most unusual involves a skill many of us ...

Whether you’re sitting down to a delicious dinner with the fam, or treating dinner party guests to a feast, a properly set ...

You use it every day, so spending some time and energy finding the best silverware makes sense. Using quality utensils can make a big difference to the eating experience, so it isn’t just about ...