......advise in his "Rules of Civility"?
"It is advisable for the best impression, NOT TO CLEAN YOUR TEETH ON THE TABLECLOTH.
(Lol! I mean, who does that? Right in front of everybody? Har, har! Lol!)
2006-06-23 07:28:45 · 6 answers · asked by shehawke 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
George Washington.
The entire passage from the rules of civility reads:
"Cleanse not your teeth with the table cloth napkin, fork, or knife; but if others do it, let it be done without a peep to them."
That is the 100th rule. Back then, society had a different mode of behavior - although come to think of it, I have seen some pretty indecent and improper behavior in restaurants and in other public places nowadays, so maybe people should read those rules and try to act a bit better in public!
To read the entire 110 Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation, go to this website:
2006-06-23 07:37:53 · answer #1 · answered by still learning at 56 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
George Washington
2006-06-23 14:31:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would probably be George Washington. He had false teeth and would be able to clean his teeth on the tablecloth. He more than likely learned from his own mistake.
2006-06-30 12:02:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thomas Jefferson
2006-06-30 00:07:37 · answer #4 · answered by tictak kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
George W. Bush
2006-06-23 14:31:45 · answer #5 · answered by thegodfather 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess Andrew Jackson...with a runner up of Teddy Roosevelt
2006-06-23 14:33:50 · answer #6 · answered by Leo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋