He and I had met once before, but we didn't know each other well by any stretch. He began to lift both of his hands in front ...

Once the meal begins, table manners take center stage ... and focus on building rapport without being overly casual. When ...

However, navigating steakhouse etiquette can feel daunting, especially with the combination of formal rules and casual dining moments ... compromising your table manners. Remember, maintaining ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it acceptable to place a small evening clutch on the table while dining out? Often, the restaurant ...

Your certainty that he was serious about sampling your dessert implies you do have some uncertainty -- and therefore indicates a more casual connection. This being so, Miss Manners agrees with ...