Good manners open doors at every table
Learn Table Manners with Confidence
Practice table manners before a business dinner, date night or special occasion. Free, five-minute lessons and dining scenarios you can try in your phone’s browser.
Try the first course and a sample lesson from each other course without signing up.
Start Learning for FreeWhat’s coming up next week?
See all occasions →- You have a client dinner next weekBusiness Dinner
- You've been invited to a weddingWedding Reception
- Your two families are meeting for dinnerMeeting the Families
- You've booked an anniversary dinner this weekendDate Night & Anniversaries
- You have a dinner on a trip abroad or in JapanDining Abroad
- You've been invited to a kaiseki dinner in JapanFormal Japanese Dining
- You're starting a new job, and there's a welcome dinnerStarting Your Career
- See all occasions
Courses
- Table Setting (5 lessons) — Understand the purpose and placement of tableware in different dining settings.
- At the Table (5 lessons) — Learn what to do from the moment you sit down to the final bite. Build confidence with real-life dining situations.
- Conversation (5 lessons) — Feel at ease with gracious conversation at the table.
- Japanese Dining (5 lessons) — Whether it's a business dinner in Japan, sushi at the counter, or an evening out with Japanese colleagues, learn how to use chopsticks, handle bowls, sit in a tatami room, and pour and toast — and why each custom exists.
Dining Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is TableTact for?
- Whether you’re preparing for a business dinner, a client meal, or a special occasion at a restaurant—or simply want to build a solid foundation in table manners—TableTact is for you. Beginners can start with the basics.
- Do I need to sign up?
- No. You can try the first course and a sample lesson from each other published course as a guest. Sign in with Google to unlock all courses and sync your progress across devices.
- How much does it cost?
- TableTact is currently free to use.
- How long does a session take?
- Each lesson takes about five minutes, so you can fit one into a commute or a short break.
- What will I learn?
- Table setting, dining etiquette, and conversation. Practice with sequencing, spot-the-mistake, and conversation games, then review anytime in the Dining Guide.
- Can I use it on my phone?
- Yes. It works in your phone's browser. Add it to your home screen to open it like an app and use some features offline.
- Don't manners differ from country to country?
- They do, and they also vary by venue and occasion. TableTact focuses on basic manners that are widely accepted internationally and explains differences where they come up.
- Will I get review reminders?
- We don’t currently send review reminders. Lessons ready to review appear on the home page and the Practice page.