This summer, I went on a trip across Europe, just me and my backpack. When in Vienna, I tasted these delicious wafer-hazelnut treats, from the company Manner. These are hugely popular in Austria, and you can buy them in every... (3 replies, last updated by lagatta September 17, 2008)

I’d like to see the opinions of Chowhound visitors about one aspect of "good manners in restaurants". A friend of mine related the following story: We were in an ordinary Chinese restaurant—nothing very fancy or... (40 replies, last updated by ironmom April 3, 2002)

Anyone know of a great book that teaches table manners for kids? I want to brush up on my own as well so I make sure I teach my little ones correctly. (21 replies, last updated by small h July 10, 2009)

With the number of people reading over every single inch of CHOW web site/CH community, I think we can safely assume that CHOW columns are submitted, reviewed, posted and appear with stamps of approval. Table Manners has... (15 replies, last updated by Cachetes February 13, 2009)

I was looking at old entries in Table Manners and came across some posts by WPS946 that seem to just be plugs for a commercial service (printed invitations). But there’s no ‘report’ choice there. Is this the... (1 reply, last updated by davina October 25, 2007)

I have been very dismayed reading a number of threads where people are saying that they have no clue about basic manners or that they have had kids on their homes who openly say that the food they are being served... (42 replies, last updated by Linda VH July 16, 2005)

don;t want to offend people with my “poor” table manners. Thanks! (28 replies, last updated by Das Ubergeek November 27, 2006)

In a discussion on the SF board, there was a mention of instructing a chowchild in Chinese table manners. A few of the adults would be interested in meal time etiquette lessons as well. Any information about the rules of Chinese... (32 replies, last updated by ju October 4, 2002)

Ahem. Not to draw any more attention to this than I have already, could someone from the CH team maybe delete 9 of my 10 comments? The original comment didn’t seem to post, so.... now it’s there a million times. 1... (2 replies, last updated by BobB March 20, 2009)

The author of Table Manners column week after week shows what an idiot she truly is. This column was no exception. I wish chow would replace her column with something readable and pertinent. I bleieve any bar at which I tried to... (6 replies, last updated by smartie September 5, 2008)

i bought white and red onions with tops this week from the farmer’s market. they seem to be more mild to me. if so, why is this? also, do you use the tops? how? (1 reply, last updated by Thea May 22, 2003)

My Sicillian grandfather was hell bent and determined to teach his grandkids good table manners. Some of his rules were: napkins on the lap, elbows & arms could not rest on the table, other hand in your lap, chew w/ your mouth... (385 replies, last updated by alkapal August 1, 2009)

Are you looking for a “guide” to good table manners - or a more indepth/anthropological/sociological approach? For the former, I know that Tiffany’s has a guide for teens, and, especially if the 13 year old is a... (12 replies, last updated by porceluna April 29, 2008)

pissed off at a waiter and dousing him with hot soup. Just because you feel things should go a certain way, does not mean they’re going to. Expecting some kind of manners in a kitchen is just naive. It’s a zoo. A... (17 replies, last updated by Bostonbob3 January 9, 2007)

looking for a place to eat and drink in a fun, festive, authentic manner. any recs from the chowhounds? don (0 replies, last updated by donbui82 May 5, 2009)