As kids, we’re told to mind our Ps and Qs and avoid pushing people in the sandbox. But then, when we become adults, there’s another, less-obvious set of rules that we’re expected to follow: dinner ...

Respecting personal space is important when dealing with silent guests at your dinner party. Make sure there's enough room between seating arrangements so that everyone feels comfortable moving ...

A well-set table sets the mood for your dinner party. Use clean linens, polished cutlery, and neatly arranged glassware. ...

Two top event planners share the modern dinner party manners every guest—and host—should know. Hosting a dinner party is a lot of work. But it's a labor of love. Being a host is also an art... and so ...

Miss Manners tackles relatives who won't stay out of the kitchen, when to begin eating, and how to reply when guests imply ...

Now more than ever, people are forgoing lavish nights out and embracing the intimacy of a dinner party at home. There's nothing that brings friends and family closer together than an unforgettable ...

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at missmanners.com, by email to [email protected], or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, ...

With Christmas just around the corner and another sweltering Aussie summer at our doorstep, it's official: dinner party ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I purchased a new home -- hooray! It’s only 12 minutes down the road from where we ...