Not up to putting on a formal dinner party for New Year’s Eve? Can’t blame you. And who cares? Most people would prefer the more casual atmosphere of lots of appetizer-sized nibbles, anyway. To help ...

Treat your dinner party guests to a properly set table by following these tips. A properly set formal dinner table shows thoughtfulness and respect for guests while elevating any dining experience.

Dr. Clinton Lee is an international wine and etiquette expert. During the appetizer, Dr. Lee says you should speak to the person on your right. He also says to keep elbows off the table, and never ...