Best etiquette tip (courtesy of Blueprint Magazine, Nov/Dec 2007 issue):
When sitting at the table do you have trouble remembering which is your water glass and which is your bread plate? This little trick solves that problem. Make and 'OK' signal with each hand. The right hand makes a lower case 'd', this is your side for your drink. The left hand makes a lower case 'b', this is the side for your bread plate.
The illustration below should help -
And best quote (as seen on a chalkboard at Fetch)
Why do kids throw eggs at houses? Don't they know you can make pancakes with them?