When it comes to napkin etiquette, it's important to remember the "dab, don't rub" guidance. It's not just a vague ...

In a post on X, a Bengaluru-based woman shared a picture of a handwritten note a stranger left at her table in a cafe. It was actually a noise complaint.

A waiter places a napkin at a table next to a fine dining place setting at a restaurant - Reza Estakhrian/Getty Images ...

By this time, writers on etiquette would have struggled to believe how much the fork, napkin, and individual plate had had to fight for their place at the table.

Table manners are more than just rules for eating—they reflect cultural values, traditions, and even history. What is ...