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Someone cutting a steak with a knife and fork - Denys Poliakov/Shutterstock These days, the words "etiquette" and "manners" are used more or less interchangeably. Maybe etiquette is seen as a fancier ...

We all know the basic wedding etiquette rules. Don’t wear white unless specifically asked to. Don’t choose someone else’s ...

A formal place setting has a standard way to arrange silverware, plates, and glasses. The fork goes on the left, and the glasses on the right.

There's no need to stack the empty plates or nervously stare at the servers in the hopes that one of them will catch your ...