Most Southerners grew up knowing that when company came for dinner, it meant the good china, polished silver, and a properly set table. That meant the right glasses, salad plates, dinner plates, and ...

"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 ...

(Mass Appeal) – Whether it be for Thanksgiving or a holiday dinner party, one mark of good taste is a properly set table. Karen Thomas, from k.t.etiquette.com, is with us today to review how to create ...

Dining habits have changed drastically over the years. And while dining etiquette is still just as valuable as good table manners, some more traditional expectations have fallen by the wayside, ...

We’ve all experienced it at one time or another – that moment when you sit down for dinner and find a place setting in front of you that appears to include enough dishes for breakfast and lunch, too.

Table settings will vary depending on the type of event and the food being served. Set up silverware and glassware so guests can work from the outside in and top to bottom. A floral centerpiece is a ...

Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and Travel Editor for PEOPLE. She's worked at PEOPLE for over five years as a writer and editor on the Lifestyle team. Real talk: You eat all your meals on the couch.

'Tis the season for gathering with family and friends in the most celebratory fashion, with many of these magical holiday moments marked with festive fêtes around the dinner table. To make sure you ...

Society might consider proper table settings an antiquated practice, but every event planner worth their salt knows the importance of a perfectly crafted tablescape. Both a science and an artform, ...

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 ...