'd get a kick out of hosting a table of very young diners — at a traditionally non-busy time — to get them up to speed on ordering, protocol and etiquette. Perhaps I should print an invitation and hand it to the...

dunno, there are a lot of possibilities between idle chit-chat and emergencies. my workplace is one that i’m not allowed to bring a cellphone in, due to security reasons. At the present, my father is going through a number...

After reading a very interesting post on table settings. I realized that I have learned so much about history, customs, and etiquette. Until reading these boards, I never knew that cappuccino was a morning thing, and cheese and...

Best. Reply. Ever. Headcoverings are inappropriate indoors unless they are required by one’s religions (a kippah for Jewish men, a turban for Sikh men, etc.) or medically (skull surgery, etc.). I don’t know specifically...

You reciprocate according to your means. If that means going to a pizzeria or Chinese restaurant, that’s perfectly acceptable from an etiquette perspective. Or a picnic (which, btw, sounds perfect for your situation) -...

I’m thinking about any of the above (even kids) in both intimate and formal situations. If it’s 3-4 close friends from college or an old workplace getting together, the +1 is going to be clueless when everyone is...

crust, water bottles or tapas exchange go rather than worrying about the sanitation involved. Sometimes the workplace can bring out that kind of hyper vigilance, particularly among people who may gravitate toward opportunities to...

at our house is because my husband refuses to go to her house and eat her terrible food.....God I feel better, I thought I was the only one, being a selfish cook. And it’s really only her, because her kitchen etiquette is...

I agree. Both Brian and Ilan can prepare foods they prepare on a regular basis in their workplaces. I would certainly hope that would be the case, but Top Chef should be someone who can cook a variety of dishes that they...

I agree. Plenty of workplaces host lavish dinners/celebrations at fancy restaurants, and if that isn’t showing off, I don’t know what is. Many companies will take a client/potential employee out for some good wining...