2006-07-01 10:02:25 · 23 answers · asked by gotalife 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
My dear chap, allow me to unravel this unusual moral and mannerly conundrum for you.
As anyone skilled in the art of public dining knows - and as I am sure you know yourself in actual fact - one always passes toward the Queen first if she should be present, or to the hostess if she should not. Therefore your own position at table will determine which cheek should first be lifted to do your hostess the honour of receiving the thanks of your digestion. If you do not have a hostess (most irregular, but one understands that standards have slipped somewhat in the colonies since that whole undortunate Boston incident with the tea), then one passes first to the host, or the host's butler, depending on whether or not the butler should be attending on onseself at the time. If of course, one is hosting one's own dinner party, then one does not pass to anyone, but straight behind one, in order to laugh cordially about the gastro-intestinal system of one's favourite hunting hound.
2006-07-02 10:25:05 · answer #1 · answered by mdfalco71 6 · 15⤊ 1⤋
It is not proper to pass gas at the dinner table, although in some cultures, burping is a compliment to the chef.
2006-07-01 10:08:23 · answer #2 · answered by crazymomma 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
**Consults her "Miss Manners Book"**
Let it be noted that whilest flatulation at the dining table is not preferable it is natural. Therefore, letting it pass without recognition is proper etiquette. It is not proper to lift one cheek and release gas in such a fashion that noise and odor detract from the meal itself. It is proper, however, to say excuse me rather than say, "It was the dog." Follow these rules of etiquette and gas passing shall pass while still allowing your guests to have a "gas" at your dinner party.
2006-07-01 12:02:36 · answer #3 · answered by Marianne not Ginger™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At my mom and dad's dinner table, the only passing would be the offender, through the door, not to return until everyone else had finished eating.
2006-07-01 11:47:07 · answer #4 · answered by Sassy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try passing gas to the left. I once passed a joint to the right and I got 'stoned'.
2006-07-02 01:42:09 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Sky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually would try to pass to someone appreciate of the deed, so depends on what side of me they were seated. It is of paramount importance to always add an audible 'ahhhhhhhh' while performing said act and usually end with a "better out than in" statement to clarify your position.
2006-07-02 11:32:09 · answer #6 · answered by Sanitizer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither left or right. Pass in the center and let the air float to the ceiling.
2006-07-01 10:05:48 · answer #7 · answered by 2feEThigh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt matter, passing gas is passing gas left or right just better hope it doesnt stink or everyone in the table will know
2006-07-01 10:05:58 · answer #8 · answered by nena_phantasy11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better out and ashamed than hold it in a bust a vein. Words of wisdom. It mostly depends on if your left handed or right handed. Just try not to bust an o-ring
2006-07-01 10:07:42 · answer #9 · answered by z m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on the shape your butt cheeks are in..if one butt cheek is slim and toned and the other is big and flabby..it would be better to pass on the slim and toned side because the big and flabby side would cause more vibration..therefore better amplification of the gas being expelled..which you want to avoid
2006-07-01 22:27:51 · answer #10 · answered by unpronounceable 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋