To properly set a table, you will need a table cloth or table runner, a place mat, dinner plates, napkins, silverware (forks, knives, and spoons), water glasses, and wine glasses. In the case of a ...

The intricacies of table settings have gone the way of butlers and parasol flirtations, calling cards and dressing for dinner. But that may be changing. After all, Downton Abbey was wildly popular for ...

An etiquette expert has revealed her top tips on how you should behave when it comes to formal dining in British and other Western settings. London and Berkshire-based Lucy Challenger, 39, is the ...

Depending on your household, the formal dining room might be a daily fixture or a space that only comes to life during holidays and special occasions. But what exactly defines a formal dining room, ...

The era of open-concept brought an end to most formal dining room ideas. Without walls to set the tone, an inherent casualness took over the way we dined. But then there was Covid, where rooms were ...

Dinner parties with family and friends are a lot of fun. Although it is the scrumptious food everyone looks forward to, the way it is served helps set the tone for the evening. Formal table settings ...

When it comes to enjoying a steak at a steakhouse, it's possible you've been given some incorrect advice about how to deal with gristle.

The way you handle your napkin and position your fork is silently telling everyone at the table whether you belong there or ...

The good china sits atop grandma’s heirloom tablecloth. The sterling is polished, the crystal glistens and extra chairs are arranged around the table. Soon the candles will be lit. We’re about to ...

British etiquette coach William Hanson has gone viral again for his advice on the 'right' way to eat French fries in a formal dining setting. Foodies had a lot to say about it. The video sparked ...