DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper dining etiquette with regard to the hand that is not holding a utensil? When we traveled to Europe, the locals did not like that my unused arm was in my lap, as ...

In the Continental (and British) styles, resting position involves a crisscross of the fork and knife in the middle of the plate, with the fork placed atop the knife, tines facing down, according to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper dining etiquette with regard to the hand that is not holding a utensil? When we traveled to Europe, the locals did not like that my unused arm was in my lap, as ...

When you call Carol Rey, CEO and founder of the Elite School of Etiquette, you may get her voicemail, which ends with the following mantra: “Great manners and dining skills can take you places that ...

Eating at a restaurant comes with some unspoken rules of etiquette, but they aren't just for show. Here's how to signal to your waiter that you're done eating.

'Divided by a common language': How Brits and Americans differ in key social moments Etiquette expert William Hanson breaks down key differences between British and American manners Having worked with ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it acceptable to place a small evening clutch on the table while dining out? Often, the restaurant chairs have open backs, so if I place the clutch behind me, it falls to the ...

I recently attended a diplomatic dinner; the black-tie kind event that includes a lengthy course menu with the choicest seasonal delicacies and fine wines. Most first-timers to such an elaborate ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After a meal at a restaurant, my mother is in the habit of vigorously rubbing both of her hands with one or two lemon slices, squeezing the juice into her palms, pouring water onto ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After a meal at a restaurant, my mother is in the habit of vigorously rubbing both of her hands with one or two lemon slices, squeezing the juice into her palms, pouring water onto ...

Ancient Romans considered bad breath shameful. They ground oyster shells, mixed them with dried horse urine, and used the paste to brush their teeth. Speaking with a smelly mouth was seen as a lack of ...