I have always wondered why some people believe that having elbows on the table is bad manners. WHAT DOES IT HARM?! I seriously do not see anything wrong with this? your opinion?
2006-10-13 15:29:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It looks crude, as if you are either guarding your food or eating like a pig at a trough. Reminds me of a song I used to sing to one of ours: Jason, Jason, strong and able. Get your elbows off my dining table. :)
2006-10-13 15:35:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It does not harm anyone. Some people feel it is bad manners because they feel it is rude. Personally, I don't care if somebody has their elbows on the table, it is not effecting anything.
2006-10-13 22:32:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is bad for your digestion as well. Sit at the table with your elbows off and your spine is straighter. If you put your elbows on the table you cramp up your torso. That's what I was told anyway!
2006-10-14 00:35:47 · answer #3 · answered by akgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At times people think they need to guard their food.
Actually a person does not care that he/she might
make a mess - personally - socially.
2006-10-14 01:07:31 · answer #4 · answered by Andrea C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is the old european ways.
its good.
2006-10-13 23:56:24 · answer #5 · answered by mcbrian2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋