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10 Things You Should Never Do at the Dinner Table

Every person has their own dinnertime traditions. Some sit around the table with family to discuss their day, while others silently eat in front of the television, watching Wheel of Fortune. But when you're dining out or are invited into someone else's home, it's extra important to practice good etiquette at the dinner table.

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10 Things You Should Never Do at the Dinner Table
Every person has their own dinnertime traditions. Some sit around the table with family to discuss their day, while others silently eat in front of the television, watching Wheel of Fortune. But when you're dining out or are invited into someone else's home, it's extra important to practice good etiquette at the dinner table.
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Word of the Day: Katabasis

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March 12, 2026

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noun 1. A going or marching down or back.

2. Retreat; especially, a military retreat.
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Greek, early 20th century

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The 2025 fantasy novel "Katabasis" by R.F. Kuang appropriately follows two academic magicians as they journey into hell to retrieve their banished professor. In mythology, a katabasis ...
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10 Things You Should Never Do at the Dinner Table

Every person has their own dinnertime traditions. Some sit around the table with family to discuss their day, while others silently eat in...