This article is an excerpt from Dr. Ruth Peter’s book, Laying Down the Law. Learn about the difficult task of raising well-mannered children. The author includes information on the benefits of good manners to a child, as well as tips for parents in cultivating those manners.

From Diner’s Digest, this is a cleverly written article about table manners. The last section, on eating with your fingers, has useful directions for eating everything from artichokes to open-faced sandwiches.

If you’re interested in turning your manners into a business, or are in search of real help from an etiquette consultant, this is the site for you. You can also consult their reading list of recommended guidebooks. Click on “etiquette resources” to find a consultant near you.

Do your kids need manners? Read some helpful hints from the Family Education website. They have fun ideas to help you in teaching your children manners, quizzes to identify whether or not your child needs help, and even readers’ polls to measure which manners matter most.

Learn about manners and etiquette for all those sticky situations – from weddings to going on a camping trip.  There is also a section on technology and manners (i.e. cell phones!).

This is a comically written guide to eating out at a restaurant and displaying good table manners. If you are looking for a site with some general guidelines (and a bit of outrageous humor), this is a place to start.

This is a good place to go for all things related to etiquette: the Institute provides information as well as directions for booking a speaker or seminar. Consult their clothing guide to find out what the difference is between White Tie and Black Tie, or Sport Casual and Business Casual. Under “Everyday Etiquette,” you can even find advice on hiking with manners!