At first, Hamlet and the planets seem far removed from table manners. But social historians see close links between the Renaissance outlook and the rapid development of codes of behavior at the table.

This is unfortunate, as table manners are essential to everyday life. From meeting their future partner's parents to going out to a work dinners, proper manners are important if you want to make a ...

Jessie Ware hosts a podcast about food, family, and the beautiful art of having a chat, direct from her very own dinner table. Show more Jessie Ware hosts a podcast about food, family, and the ...

GENTLE READER: The best counsel Miss Manners has for you is to invite guests who engage in conversation, so that they are not ...

In their eyes, such table manners help the kids consume nutritious food in a fuss-free manner and still behave in a way that ...

GENTLE READER: The best counsel Miss Manners has for you is to invite guests who engage in conversation, so that they are not ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who has a question about paying the bill ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who isn't sure how to politely tell a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I co-hosted a small luncheon for ... At the party, I made sure that all items were labeled clearly on the dessert table. The sugar-free pastries were not touched, but my sponge ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have achieved a small degree of social and political success in my community. Unfortunately, that is not the case for my husband. He is a wonderful spouse and does not cheat ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A good friend of my daughter has invited her and a plus-one to a weekend of wedding events. My daughter’s boyfriend can’t go, and she wants me to go as her plus-one.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a restaurant, I laid my credit card on the table to signal we were ready to pay. My daughter said that was discourteous and I should wait for the server to bring the bill.