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How to Set a Table for Any Occasion

Dining habits have changed drastically over the years. And while dining etiquette is still just as valuable as good table manners, some more traditional expectations have fallen by the wayside, ...
Southern Living on MSN

How To Plan A Holiday Seating Arrangement That Won't Cause Drama, According To Etiquette Experts

A good seating arrangement can calm the chaos at the start of a meal, but a bad one can add to it. Here's how to lay out ...
People

Table Setting 101: Here's How to Set a Thanksgiving Table that Will Impress Even Your In-Laws

Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and Travel Editor for PEOPLE. She's worked at PEOPLE for over five years as a writer and editor on the Lifestyle team. Real talk: You eat all your meals on the couch.
Town & Country

How to Set the Table Right, Once and For All

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. In 2023, a standard table setting, the ones today that weirdly try and ...
Sun Journal

Table setting etiquette

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Sitting down to dinner at a properly set table can be a little ...
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Proper etiquette at the Thanksgiving dinner table

(Mass Appeal) – Thanksgiving is three days away! Hopefully, by now you know what you’re cooking for the family, but if you want to really impress them, we’re showing you how to create the perfect ...
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Alexandria woman teaches children that good manners make a good impression

Carolyn Rothermel taught two levels of “Mind Your Manners” programs, one for first- and second-graders and another for third- ...
Houston Chronicle

Table etiquette and modern manners for a memorable family dinner

The holidays are a time to come together with family and loved ones to give thanks for shared moments at parties and dinners both casual and formal. They are a wonderful opportunity to teach children ...
The News Journal

Food for Thought: Spruce up table setting etiquette

Entertaining at its best happens during the holidays. Don’t use the same plates, stemware and napkins from years before. A well-appointed tabletop can elevate an everyday meal to an elegant and ...
Seattle Times

Thanksgiving etiquette: Table manners taught in South Carolina

HARTSVILLE, S.C. — Of the many places to learn the nuances of traditional Thanksgiving etiquette, none are quite like Wardie Sanders’ high-school classroom. In this small Southern town, home to a ...
MLive

Which fork do I use? Holiday table setting and etiquette tips

Video: Marci Raver discusses how to set a table for Thanksgiving Marci Raver, of the Contemporary Etiquette Institute, discusses how to set a table for Thanksgiving. Special thanks to Bed & Butter for ...