Mannerific

We received this manners question today:
I just read in Emily Post that if a female invitee doesn’t have a beau, than I shouldn’t go “and guest” because that may possibly make her feel bad.  I had never heard of that until now…  What say you?
Dear Reader,
You are correct, but the rule applies to both female [...]

Mannerific offers this list of suggestions to create a pleasant dining experience for all:

Please remember your server is a person.  This person might make a mistake.  This person has feelings. Treat the server with respect and consideration.

You are not your server’s only table. Particularly at busy times, he may have four or five other tables [...]

As weddings balloon disproportionately to budgets, the cash bar has become a sticky etiquette issue.
The traditional and still widely-held view is that you should host the party you can afford. You provide the guests with all refreshments, and do not ask them to purchase their own. This does not mean you must provide an open [...]

We started this site as a place for all things etiquette, from the proper placement of cutlery to the mannerly way to respond to insane email forwards. We recognize that etiquette evolves, so we endeavor to provide both the traditional and the generally-accepted rules for impeccable behavior.
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Answers to commonly asked [...]