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neither is proper.

2006-09-06 16:02:38 · answer #1 · answered by hollywood71@verizon.net 5 · 1 0

Farting is especially rude because it can smell very bad and ruin someones appetite. In some cultures burping is a compliment to the chef. The louder the burp the better the food. Frankly, I think it's rude. At least cover your mouth so the burb smell doesn't travel somewhere unwnted. I don't really care about burping because somepeople can't control it and it makes it worse if they hold it in.

2006-09-06 23:35:32 · answer #2 · answered by I am a Muppet 4 · 0 0

These are the proper table manners:1. Sit - the host will tell you where to sit, or you ask.

2. Wait for others to start eating. Many homes will pray first.

3. Family style meal - food is passed to the right.

4. Try a little of everything - do not take a Lot of anything.

5. If you do not want something, just pass it on; You do not need to say anything. If they ask, say, "It looks good, but I think I won't have any thank you."

6. Keep the table and table-cloth as clean as possible. Do not put bones or anything on the table. Things that are not eaten should be put on your plate.

7. Do not spit anything out. If there is something in your mouth that you cannot swallow, quietly put it in your paper napkin and then go on (e.g. bones, seeds, etc.)

8. Do not talk with food in your mouth! Wait until you have swallowed everything before talking.

9. Burping - don't!! It is considered rude.

10. Slurping - don't!! Drinking soup or eating noodles - be quiet.

11. When food is passed to you say, "Thank You."

12. When you would like more of some food and it is not right in front of you, say, "Please pass the green beans."

13. Do not reach across the table or in front of someone to get something - that is rude. Ask them to pass it to you.

14. If you need to leave the table to go to the bathroom or do something, say, "Excuse me for a moment, please."

15. If your hostess wants to serve you but you don't want to eat it, say, "Thank you. It looks very good, but I'm not quite used to American food yet. Maybe next time, thanks."

16. Meals are to be slow, pleasant, leisurely times. Enjoy your food, but talk too.

17. Watch how fast others are eating. Try not to be too slow or too fast - keep up with their pace.

18. When you are finished eating, say "What a delicious meal! Thank you so much." Wait for all to be finished before leaving the table.

19. Do not touch your nose, hair or teeth at the table.

20. Toothpicks - are not usually on the table in a home. After the meal, go to the bathroom and clean your teeth if you need to. In restaurants, they are usually at the counter where you pay as you go out. Again, it is best to clean your teeth in the bathroom.

2006-09-06 23:08:15 · answer #3 · answered by circe459 3 · 1 0

Depends on the culture. I am Italain. We burp at the table, and it is considered a compliment to the chef. Farting is not ok unless you really cant help it.If you think you can do so politely, then ask to be excused. PS the American culture finds burping at the table to be rude.

2006-09-06 23:03:59 · answer #4 · answered by mother_of_bonehead 3 · 0 0

Burping is not okay. Neither is farting. Everyone should have table manners, especially when others are eating.

2006-09-08 18:40:59 · answer #5 · answered by bushra r 3 · 0 0

burps and farts both are smelly and rude. why would it be acceptable to do this at the table?? unless of course you are dinning alone. which is probably why you are dinning alone . nobody can stand the stinky. by the way , in Japan it is considered polite and a great compliment to the cook/hostess to slurp your noodles loudly. And they still don't fart or burp

2006-09-06 23:28:08 · answer #6 · answered by joy 3 · 0 0

Because burping at the table is rude, and so is farting.

2006-09-06 23:06:08 · answer #7 · answered by abby0619 3 · 0 0

You should always say excuse me if you do burp at the table.And a good loud fart is always a good conversation starter when everything is kind of boring.HAHAHA

2006-09-10 19:09:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Depends on the culture, but as a general rule it's probably not. But hey, it's fun!

2006-09-06 23:08:29 · answer #9 · answered by Silver Snake 4 · 0 0

farting? IT'S NOT-very unethical.

2006-09-07 19:14:10 · answer #10 · answered by aarcue 3 · 0 0

i agree neither is proper but those are things that just happen, its not like things like that are planned

2006-09-06 23:06:43 · answer #11 · answered by Mark 6 · 0 0

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