Quote of the Day

"Manners must not be stilted, self-conscious, or artificial. Therefore it is dangerous to have one system, or no system. This is apt to cause (dinner - table) insecurity later in life."

From Walter Hoving's Tiffany's Table Manners for Teenagers, 1961

Although this specifically speaks to manners at the table, the same can be said for all etiquette. It is more of an art than a science and always up for interpretation.

(This is also why I rely on many sources for guidelines, from the past to the present. Use the tips that make sense and apply to your life)