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Table settings: back to basics

By Jay Remer, the Etiquette Guy A reader stopped me in a local coffee shop and asked me to consider writing a sort of 'back to basics' column on simple table settings. I began thinking about this request and thought this could be a real
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Valentine’s Day: traditional views from the Etiquette Guy

By Jay Remer, the Etiquette Guy I remember when everyone exchanged Valentine's Day cards with one another in grade school. I hope that tradition still exists. It was good because we took some time to recognise the good in each person with
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Holiday traditions and table settings

By Jay Remer, the Etiquette Guy One of the great traditions, which we have at this time of year, is a festive holiday meal. For most of us, it is part of our Christmas celebration. There is the meal itself- , which from one family to the next can differ - but usually within a family, certain traditions exist. Some always have turkey, some have ham, and some have roast beef. But no matter what we have, there is always a table to set as beautifully as possible. It is the one time of
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Mien Theme

The Parlour: nostalgic fun and civilised merriment without the modern accoutrements (This is what we're up to so we'll be offline for the most part. Back on March 15th with regular content.)

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