• How to Use a Finger Bowl

    There is an urban myth about the guest who drank from her finger bowl, thinking the clear liquid was a kind of soup. In order to put her guest at ease, the hostess did the same. While finger bowls may be a thing of the past, they do exist in many private clubs across the…

  • Bread and Butter Etiquette

      It’s the little things that count with manners, including the proper way to eat bread and butter when dining in company. These tips will make you a pleasant and knowledgeable dining companion: • A basket with rolls, sliced breads, crackers, and/or breadsticks may be passed at the table, or a roll may already be…

  • A Dining Cheat Sheet

    Dining manners are not just empty rules; they make dining with others a more pleasant experience for everyone. The next time you dine in someone’s home or in a restaurant, remember your Ps and Qs for optimal dining enjoyment. The napkin is usually placed to the left of the plate, under the forks. Some hosts…

  • Sushi Etiquette

    If you are new to sushi, you may find yourself quickly overwhelmed. A seemingly endless array of fish, rice, seaweed, and various accompaniments, often listed on the menu in Japanese, can make you feel lost and unsure how to proceed. Sushi is a popular delicacy in America and throughout the world, and millions of people…