With Thanksgiving around the corner, now's the time to brush up on your p's and q's. Here's an excerpt about table manners from Charles MacPherson's book, The Butler Speaks.

Charles the Butler: Top 10 rules of table manners

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In this column, Louise Fox, founder of the Etiquette Ladies, answers a reader's question good public transit etiquette.

16 public transit etiquette rules

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In this column, Louise Fox, founder of the Etiquette Ladies, answers a reader's question about the honourific ma'am.

Etiquette: Is it OK to call a woman ma'am?

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Do you tip the movers, massage therapist, nail technician? How about for take-out? We've got your tipping etiquette tips, when you should and shouldn't tip.

Tipping etiquette: when to tip and when not to

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In this column, Louise Fox, founder of the Etiquette Ladies, answers a readers question on preserving a longtime friendship with a girl who is being selfish.

Ask Louise: How to retain a long-time friendship

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Top 10 rules of table manners for a classy Thanksgiving dinner

15 etiquette rules when taking public transit

Ask Louise: Is it OK to call a woman ma'am?

Tipping etiquette: when to tip and when not to

Ask Louise: How to retain a long-time friendship