DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a tremor in my hands, worse in my dominant hand, and it affects my table manners. In public, I try to choose foods that are relatively easy for me to handle, but I often have ...

A few well-chosen manners can make all the difference when you sit down to eat, whether it’s a casual meal with friends, a formal function, or something in between. These aren’t about being fancy or ...

Dining culture has shifted away from stuffy appearances and moved toward having a good time, but you might still have some of ...

Raise your hand if you've ever rested your elbows on the table during a meal and got scolded. There's a reason why this seems ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a tremor in my hands, worse in my dominant hand, and it affects my table manners. In public, I try to choose foods that are relatively easy for me to handle, but I often have ...

You're finally seated in that restaurant you've been dying to try for months. The lighting is perfect, the atmosphere ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I subscribe to the belief that, at a sit-down meal, it’s correct to wait until all guests have received their food before you begin to eat. Miss Manners: Nobody talks to you? Well, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What’s happened to mealtime conversation? We have friends who are perfectly capable of talking about all kinds of interesting subjects, but only so long as there is no food in front ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I go out to dinner twice a month with a group of five friends. We always ask for separate checks, so there is never any quibbling about how to pay. However, one friend always orders ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have a longtime friend, and now neighbor, who cannot consume food orally due to extensive cancer surgeries and treatments years ago. Related Articles Miss Manners: I lied about ...