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However, it seems like other folks never got this same lesson. I frequently find that some well-intentioned guest will look over, notice me not eating, and try to persuade me to go ahead and dig in — ...

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Dear Eric: As we approach the holidays, I am faced with a dilemma. A few individuals on my Christmas card list suffered the ...

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Back in 1996, while Donald Trump was the owner of the pageant, he was widely accused of verbally attacking Machado over ...

Explore Arizona dinner table rules from the 1960s that seem strange today, from proper etiquette to old-fashioned family ...

I have so much to be thankful for — a family who loves me (and appreciates my crazy); a job I love with bosses and colleagues who are bright and funny and caring; a home with power, running water and ...

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From keeping elbows off the table to formal napkin use, these California dinner traditions would shock modern children.