(Mass Appeal) – Whether it be for Thanksgiving or a holiday dinner party, one mark of good taste is a properly set table. Karen Thomas, from k.t.etiquette.com, is with us today to review how to create ...

How do mnemonics help decode table settings? Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines mnemonics as a technique of improving the memory. When I teach business dining etiquette, I am always ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cooks spend hours whipping up elaborate holiday meals. It would be nice if it took more than 15 minutes to eat it. Serving the meal in courses – on a table set with the fancy china, ...

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Table settings will vary depending on the type of event and the food being served. Set up silverware and glassware so guests can work from the outside in and top to bottom. A floral centerpiece is a ...

Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and Travel Editor for PEOPLE. She's worked at PEOPLE for over five years as a writer and editor on the Lifestyle team. Real talk: You eat all your meals on the couch.

'Tis the season for gathering with family and friends in the most celebratory fashion, with many of these magical holiday moments marked with festive fêtes around the dinner table. To make sure you ...

As a caterer, I often bring in young men and women to assist with the service part of an event. The table settings can be rather complicated, so I provide a diagram or set one place as an example.

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