What is table manners? and Please Write Do and Don't of Table Manners?

Question

What is table manners? and Please Write Do and Don't of Table Manners?

Answer 1

No burping slurping or any of that fun stuff

And you got to excuse yourself from the table when you want to leave

and something about all those forks that i never really understood

Answer 2

In a restaurant, speak softly to the serving staff - nobody respects a person who is loud and rude to them and makes a scene.

Instead of reaching across someone, and getting between them and their food, ask them to pass you what you need - a water jug for example. And do say 'sorry' if you accidentally do it.

If you are helping yourself to water, it is nice to ask the people beside you if they would like some poured for them also. If someone asks for a serving, you pass them the whole dish, so they can choose what piece they will take. Or pass up your glass or cup for water, tea, coffee, instead of making them lift a heavy vessel.

If someone asks you to pass the salt up to them, you pass up both the salt and pepper cellars to the next person, and they pass them along.

And don't take food off someone else's plate - you can ask to taste it, or hint, "That looks good", but I know some people who just get annoyed by that. Once it's on their plate, they can be offended if someone steals their food! Even if they like to eat slowly, they may not be finished with it.

When you have finished eating, put the knife and fork lying parallel to each other in the middle of the plate (like the hands of a clock at 6 pm), so that the server knows you have finished your meal and it's OK to take your plate away, instead of making them have to ask you all in turn or guess.

In some places, it's thought better to cut food with a knife, and pick it up with the fork. In others, it is OK to cut and pick up with the fork. If in doubt, watch the host or hostess & copy what they do.

Also, many groups in a restaurant will wait until everyone at their table has been served with food before they begin to eat. This is especially observed at corporate dinners and where someone else is paying for your meal.

If someone invites you to their home for a meal, it's good manners to arrive on time, and take a bunch of flowers or a bottle of wine as a gift for them. If this is your first visit especially, it is nice to post them a thank-you card saying something nice about the meal, the company and their home, afterwards.

If you were invited and can't be there, you must ring them up and tell them so in advance. It is really rude not to let them know how many they need to cook for.

If there are only two of you, it's considered good manners to let the woman order her meal first, unless you want to appear greedy!

Loud noises are not welcome at the table!

Leave a decent tip in a restaurant - the server does not cook the food and even if you did not like what you ate, or the chef was slow to send it up, this is not the server's fault, and they will usually be taxed on their estimated income from tips, whether or not they receive them.  

Remember to speak to the people around you, and not to speak to them while you have food in your mouth! I'm sure you knew that anyway!

If you have to leave early, it is nice to excuse yourself and apologise to the people at your table, and don't forget to thank your host/hostess!

Answer 3

don't put your elbow on table.......leaning or resting arms on table

do put silver ware across top of plate when not in use

small fork salad larger fork main meal

do not save or hold on to silver ware for desert desert silver will be brought to you

eat soup by drawing spoon across soup away from your body

don't turn fork backwards like europeans do

i know there is more but easier to demonstrate

Answer 4

DO : Sit properly (and straight) in your chair

Talk about pleasant things

Place your napkin on your lap

Wait until everyone is seated before starting to eat

Watch others, or ask, if you're not sure how to eat something

Ask someone to pass the food, rather than reach across the table

Chew with your mouth closed

Don't talk with your mouth full

Use a knife and fork to cut your meat

Say "excuse me" or "I'm sorry" if you burp

Say "no thank you" if you don't want a certain dish or are full

Say "may I please be excused" before leaving the table

DON'T : Don't talk about gross things

Don't ask for seconds before others have had firsts

Don't take more than your fair share

Don't overload your fork or plate

Don't gobble your food

Don't chew with your mouth open

Don't talk with your mouth full

Don't play at the table

Don't hum or sing at the table

Don't tip your chair or lean on the table

Don't eat with or l**k your fingers

Don't push your plate away when you're finished

Answer 5

you should always wipe your mouth with your napkin before drinking anything. It's ok to ask how something is made before you order.

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Answer 8

The proper conduct of behavior during any mealtime.

Answer 9

Do : table manners are,  nice things you do that does not make someone sick or want to leave the table, while you are sitting there.

Don't : don't do anything that is annoying, and don't do anything that you wouldn't like someone doing to you.

Answer 10

Hey, I know this is relevant, but I couldn't reply to your message cos your email isn't verified.

Anyway, Do's of table manners:

- do sit straight

- do close your mouth when chewing

Don'ts:

- don't burp

- don't talk with your mouthful.

Um other people have sed better so i cant be bothered lol.

peace

Answer 11

Here are some guidelines to follow:

1) Keep the right posture at the table. Your back must be straight and not curved and your arms on your sides.

2) Pay attention to your drink. Look into it while you drink instead of over it.

3) Be discreet with your medicine. Do not announce that you are taking medication to everybody.

4) Try a little of everything without overloading your plate.

5) Use the utensils the right way. Carry the food with the utensils in the right position and avoid turning them around while you eat.

6) Have small bites. This way it will be easier for you to participate in the conversation and avoid talking with your mouth full.

7) Sip your beverage after you swallow. This way your mouth will not look fuller than it should. However, it is fine to take a small sip of water if the food in your mouth is very hot.

8) Use your fingers to remove strange objects from your mouth and put them at the edge of the plate. Do not spit them on the napkin or on the plate.

Absolutely Do Not:

1) Do not announce your need of the restroom. Nobody needs to know that while eating. Excuse yourself, accommodate your chair and discreetly go.

2) Do not complain. Making bad remarks about the food or the service in front of others will not solve anything and it will make you look very bad. If you have a complaint, excuse yourself and talk to the manager or host: they are the ones in charge of taking care of this type of problems.

3) Do not touch your head or hair at the table. Do not scratch your head or fix your hair while at the table. Excuse yourself and go to the restroom instead.

4) Do not groom at the table. Some women like to comb their hair or put on makeup at the table. Excuse yourself and go to the restroom.

5) Do not put your personal belongings on the table. Briefcases, telephones, pagers, purses, etc. must be placed away from the food, small items on your lap, big items near your feet.

6) Do not smoke during meals. Wait until dessert is finished by everybody. No ashtrays means no smoking.

7) Do not have your plate overloaded. Put on your plate only the amount of food that makes your plate look barely full and organized. If after you finish you are still hungry, you can serve yourself with more food.

8) Do not reach across the table to get something. Ask the person near the object you need to pass it to you.

9) Do not put crackers in the soup. Eat them separately.

10) Do not put the knife in your mouth. Sometimes it seems easier for us to just l**k a knife or take food from the knife. Instead, use the right utensil.

11) Do not blow hot food. Wait until it cools enough so you can eat it. Start with the top layers of food on your plate.

12) Do not chew with your mouth open. When you do that people around you can see the food inside your mouth. Keep your mouth closed until you have swallowed your food.

13) Do not smack your lips. Making noises while eating is very unpleasant and it is a lack of consideration towards the other people at the table.

14) Do not spread your elbows while cutting food. It gives the impression you have a lot of trouble cutting your food. Keep your elbows close to your body.

15) Do not saw your food. This also gives the impression you are having a hard time cutting your food. Just make one stroke towards you.

16) Do not make gestures with utensils. If you need to gesture, leave the spoon, fork or knife on the table.

17) Do not push plates away. When you are finished, leave the plate where it is.

18) Do not use the table water to wipe a stain. If you stain your clothes, excuse yourself and go to the restroom.

19) Do not wipe your face with the napkin. Eat carefully enough to just pad your mouth if anything at all.

20) Do not pick your teeth at the table. Some people have the habit of picking their teeth at the table, either with a toothpick, or worse, with their fingers. If something is between your teeth, excuse yourself and go to the restroom.

21) Do not make noises under the table. Both of your feet must be resting on the floor.

22) Do not rock the chair. The four legs of your chair must be on the floor at all times.

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