Charm School

Charm School

Updated: October 18, 2010

Scenario One: You're about to go out to a fancy dinner with your best friend's family for the first time, but you feel a little unsure about proper etiquette.

Scenario Two: Your crush invited you out to dinner and you're totally nervous about what to talk about.

Both of these situations are completely realistic concerns and even though you are smart and confident, sometimes it's good to have some reassuring tips about how to be, well, charming.

Whether you want to know more about manners or find ways to chat it up, check out these cute conversation starters, find out how to be a terrific dinner guest and get advice on having a great first date.
Image: Guide: Cute Conversation Starters
Guide: Cute Conversation Starters

Find the best ways to chat up your crush or keep the conversation going with friends when you're out to dinner.

 
Image: Slideshow: Table Manners
Slideshow: Table Manners

Can't keep your elbows off the table? It's OK -- find out why!

 
Image: Guide: How to Have a Great First Date
Guide: How to Have a Great First Date

Tips for making that first date special, more comfortable and ultimately, more fun!

 
Image: Charm School
Video: Charm School at MIT

Steven Fabian spends a day learning how to be a charmer.

 
 

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