I was invited to dinner by an Amish family tomorrow night?

Question

are there any specific customs or lifestyles (other than the obvious) that I would need to know about before attending dinner?

Answer 1

Same as any other dinner party, just don't bring wine.

Be on your best behavior, be polite, use please and thank you and you should do fine.

Answer 2

just be respectful of their customs, i'm sure they are aware that u don't know everything about amish people. i wouldn't question why they do or don't do certain things.

but a little secret you might not have known about the amish....when the teenagers are like 16 y/o they are allowed to venture out into the real world, and decide if they want the amish lifestyle or to live a normal life, and many of those teenagers have vehicles, live somewhere with electricity, drink/party- and the amish can party!!

so really my point is they have all experienced what the outside life is like. anywayze im blabbin on and on.

Answer 3

Don't eat before having grace. No elbows on the table.  

Answer 4

if you are a woman do not wear trousers.

if you are a man and wearing a hat, take it off at the table during grace.

do not bring alcohol.

Answer 5

I feel your story is suspect.  The Amish don't normally invite the English into their homes.

Answer 6

Yes.  Be prepared for people who actually listen.  And enjoy yourself.