Some rules of restaurant etiquette that were once widely known and observed have been largely forgotten today, as we embrace informality and tend to focus on ourselves more than others.

While it’s true that our society may have roughened its edges over the decades, there are most definitely a few rules of restaurant etiquette that can be thrown out the window in our modern era.

Most of us know to keep our elbows off of the table, but there are a number of other etiquette rules to follow when doing out with others. Whether it's a first date or a dinner party, many meals ...