A lot of dining etiquette rules are now seen as outdated. Whether they're overcomplicated or too formal, here are some that ...
A fine dining waiter carries a plate of food to the table. - PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/Shutterstock While rules for dining out have become more relaxed in recent years, some customs never go out of ...
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Modern dining etiquette: What still matters and what doesn't

Dining etiquette has always reflected more than table manners. It signals respect, awareness of others, and an understanding of shared space. While some rules remain relevant across generations, ...
Dining out used to come with a shared understanding of basic courtesy. Over time, many of those unwritten rules have quietly ...
Mobile phones at the dinner table are usually considered poor manners. (Getty Images) Do elbows on the table at dinner bother you? What about loud chewing or people who don’t wait for everyone’s food ...
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 ...
Small-business owners, sales and customer service personnel often assume the role of host or guest at business luncheons, social gatherings and other functions involving food. Regardless of the ...
Expatriates from Jamaica and Austria reveal what their dining etiquette demands of guests One of the strong values that defines Jamaican culture is treating others with respect and being grateful and ...