Chain Letters Aren't Tasty

How to deal with food-related chain letters you don’t want to participate in.

Singled Out

The dos and don’ts of inviting unattached guests to your parties.

Boy, It's Getting Late

How long do you have to stay at a boring dinner party?

Pointing the Finger at Finger Foods

Caesar salads, sushi— where do you draw the line on what’s polite to eat with your fingers?

Do Let Them Eat Cake

What— and how— to feed the homeless.

Dinner with Mr. and Mrs. McPerfect

How to deal with tense dinner party hosts.

Are You Coming or Not?

Why people don’t RSVP anymore, and why they should.

Party of One

The dos and don’ts of dining solo.

But I Only Drank Water!

If you don’t order as much, do you have to split the bill?

Leftovers: The Career Killer

Does bringing your lunch to work hurt your chances for success?

Ungrateful Wretch

What’s the proper way to thank somebody for a home-cooked meal?

Turning the Tables

Can a restaurant kick you out when you’ve finished eating and it’s busy?

Butter Me Up

Modern bread-plate etiquette.

Just Watch Me Drink

How to deal with prissy nondrinkers.

’Snot Appetizing

Is it impolite to blow your nose at the table?