"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nowadays, certain etiquette conventions have fallen to the wayside. Emojis and brief iPhone e-mails have ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you weren't one of those kids whose nightly chore was to set the table—or if you're facing your first ...

Most Southerners grew up knowing that when company came for dinner, it meant the good china, polished silver, and a properly set table. That meant the right glasses, salad plates, dinner plates, and ...

Table settings will vary depending on the type of event and the food being served. Set up silverware and glassware so guests can work from the outside in and top to bottom. A floral centerpiece is a ...

We’ve all experienced it at one time or another – that moment when you sit down for dinner and find a place setting in front of you that appears to include enough dishes for breakfast and lunch, too.

Treat your dinner party guests to a properly set table by following these tips. A properly set formal dinner table shows thoughtfulness and respect for guests while elevating any dining experience.

Paying a little extra attention to how you set and decorate the dining table elevates holidays, and especially Thanksgiving, which revolves so much around the meal. The basis for a pretty table ...

Entertaining should be a joy for the host or hostess as well as the guests. It's wonderful way to make new friends and refresh and make old friendships even closer. The word companion comes is Latin ...