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Parties and Events



The following links will help you through the process of deciding how formal the event you are planning should be, whether you should hire help, the guest list, the type of invitations, the budget, what food and beverages to serve, and how to use the space you have available.

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Table Manners

Table Manners Guide

It's easy to impress at the dinner table! Just take a few minutes to read through our table manners section and you'll be the most sophisticated diner at the table.

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International Dining Etiquette

International Dining Etiquette

Visit our international dining etiquette section for more etiquette tips for your next trip overseas or hosting international guests!

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Toasting Etiquette

  • The first toast given during a dinner is normally offered at the beginning of the meal.
  • Traditionally, the first toast is offered by the host as a welcome to guests.
  • Toasts offered by others start during the dessert course.

For more etiquette tips and hundreds of toast examples...

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Table Manners

For almost all meals, if you are wondering what utensil to use, start from the outside and work your way in.

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