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.

This is unfortunate, as table manners are essential to everyday life. From meeting their future partner's parents to going out to a work dinners, proper manners are important if you want to make a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

GENTLE READER: It is to our credit, Miss Manners believes, that Americans have an awkward relationship with those who serve ...

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

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who has a question about paying the bill ...

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

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 ...