Though British and American table settings play by their own set of rules, many of them overlap; forks on the left, knives and spoons on the right; glassware above the knives. Make sure the knife ...

When picking out the various table settings for your dining room or kitchen, you should give just as much attention to your choice of flatware as you do to your dishes and glassware. Modern flatware ...

Table etiquette not only enhances the moment—it also brings harmony to every celebration. Discover the key elements that will ...

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.

Setting the table for Thanksgiving can be an afterthought. After all, it's just placing some glasses, plates, and silverware down before the food starts coming out of the kitchen, right? Well, that's ...