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Table Etiquette

Dining Etiquette: Setting a Welcome Table

Diane Gottsman | Posted 05.08.2013 | HuffPost Home
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Diane Gottsman

I am always in the company of bright minds that have wonderful questions. Most of these questions revolve around the dinner table, and the most commonly asked question is, "How can I tell which is my bread plate?"

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WATCH: Are You Eating Spaghetti All Wrong?

Posted 10.18.2012 | Taste
Read More: Spaghetti, Video, Table Manners, Table Etiquette, Dining Etiquette, Eating Spaghetti, How to Eat Spaghetti, Cooking-Video, Taste News

Learn to do it as an Italian would.

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Refresher Dining Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Lisa Mirza Grotts | Posted 12.01.2012 | Style
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Lisa Mirza Grotts

Is it okay to pick up your chicken with your fingers when you go out to dinner? No. Chicken must be cut with a knife and fork. Exception: in your own home with family, or at a picnic.

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Backhanded Compliments: How To Deal With Them At Your Dinner Table

Posted 09.14.2012 | Taste
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There are a lot of things that can go wrong when throwing a dinner party. The wine can be corked... your recipe can fail... your dog can bite someone ...

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Dinner Party 101: How To Set A Table Without Being Stuffy

Posted 09.06.2012 | Taste
Read More: Table Set Up, Table Etiquette, Cooking-Entertaining, Table Manners, How to Set a Table, Video, Family-Entertaining, Dinner Table, Formal Dinner Setting, Proper Table Setting, Setting a Table, Casual Dinner Setting, Table Setting, Taste News

So, you've taken the plunge: you're planning a dinner party. Congratulations! But then the anxiety sets in. Will everyone like the food? Will you ...

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How to Use a Finger Bowl

Lisa Mirza Grotts | Posted 04.15.2012 | Home
Read More: Lemon Water, Formal Dessert Services, Private Clubs, Finger Bowl, Dinner Etiquette, Doilies, Table Etiquette, Table Manners, Formal Dinners, Formal Dining, Etiquette, Fine Dining, Manners, Home News
Lisa Mirza Grotts

While finger bowls may be a thing of the past, they do exist in many private clubs across the country and are still served at some formal dinners, so it's good to know how to use one. Plus, you may want to serve them after some casual dinners yourself.

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Holiday Etiquette: Don't Be A Turkey This Thanksgiving

Yvonne Durant | Posted 01.14.2012 | Healthy Living
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Yvonne Durant

Thanksgiving, the kick-off for the holiday season, is here, so we thought we'd whip up some dos and don'ts for both hosts and guests.

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Restaurant Etiquette 101

cnn.com | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
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Here are some strategies for dining out, from scoring a table to sending back food. Problem: The restaurant is fully booked. Solution: Put yourself ...

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