Napkin etiquette is a subtle yet important part of dining manners, which can make a world of difference in how you are ...

With Thanksgiving almost here, many people will be dining at gatherings where formal dining protocol may be in order (or at least appreciated). But how many of us actually know what to do? A few years ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am planning to invite my daughter’s in-laws to a formal dinner. I plan to host it the way my late almost-aristocratic mother would have done 60 years ago: with fine china, ...

When I was an impressionable teen, I spent a lot of time at the home of a friend whose family always used linen napkins at their dinner table — the height of elegance for me, seeing as table linen ...

Though they may imply a level of formality, the best cloth napkins are a sustainable alternative to too-rough paper towels or ...

Cloth napkins elevate your home dining experience from pure convenience to full, in-it-to-win-it adult status. Whether you opt for linen, polyester, or everyday cotton, the best cloth napkins are easy ...

The University of Connecticut’s decision to move the dining hall napkin dispensers from the end of every table to wall-mounted dispensers was controversial. Many students complained that napkins were ...