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Dinner Party Etiquette

Jeanne Benedict
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Let's suppose that the Queen of England invited you over for a dinner party. Beyond the "pinky up" rule when sipping tea, would you know which fork to use with each course or if it is acceptable to eat asparagus with your fingers?

Proper dining etiquette can be a little tricky and it's totally normally to be a little stumped. To make things a little easier, here are a few simple etiquette tips to help you navigate your way through a place setting and more the next time you are invited to a sit-down dinner party. From hors d'ourves to dessert, your etiquette skills will be fine tuned making you ready to handle any fork that comes your way!

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