Define table manners?

Answer 1

Table Etiquette

TO THE MANNERS BORN

The word Manners is defined in dictionary as social conduct as per the rules prevalent in the society that one lives in. And if one aspires to attain any degree of social standing it is absolutely necessary to conform to these rules. There are Manners set for every aspect of social existence among which Table Manners play an important part in making a favourable impression. They are visible signals of our behaviour and upbringing and therefore essential to professional as well as personal success.

HOW TO BEHAVE AT THE DINING TABLE

Posture: Sit up straight at the table, never lean backward, nor forward and also never let the elbows touch the table. This makes a good impression. When you are not eating, keep your hands on your lap or rest on the table.

"Please" and "Thank you" are basic manners at the table: Say "Please" when asking people to pass you something and "Thank you" when you receive something.

The best way to use a napkin: The napkin should be placed on the lap to catch crumbs or drips while eating food and should be kept back on the table neatly, after the meal is finished.

Food is passed at a family meal by the head of the family or the
host/hostess: It is often passed in a counterclockwise movement around the table.

Wait for others to start eating. In many homes they say a prayer first.

It is best to order foods that can be eaten with a knife and a fork.

Finger foods can be messy and are best left for informal dining.

The only way to eat is slowly and quietly. Chew small bites of food and swallow with the mouth closed.

Smoking should not be done while dining out.

One should avoid touching nose, teeth and combing hair while dining.

The table and tablecloth should be kept clean. Do not put bones or any other morsels on the table.

Avoid spitting anything out. If there is something in the mouth, which can’t be swallowed, quietly put it in a paper napkin and then continue. (e.g. bones, seeds, etc.)

End the meal properly. When a person has finished eating, the fork and the knife are placed diagonally crossed across the plate, this is the best way to inform the server that you have finished eating.

When you have finished eating, express appreciation for the meal. You can perhaps say "What a delicious meal! Thank you so much." And then wait for all to be finished before leaving the table.

SOME IMPORTANT TABLE MANNERS

To handle some of the unfortunate and embarrassing moments while eating food, following are some tips:

If some beverage or food is spilled on some guest while eating: -The best way is to handle the situation with a calm and quiet frame of mind. Apologise first and then using the cloth napkin and water wipe it gently or else gently guide the guest to the wash room.

When a bug appears: If a bug or anything of that sort appears in your salad etc. quietly send it back but do not point it out because it might ruin the entire dinner for the rest of the people.

To remove a distasteful food item from the mouth: The food should be removed in the napkin discreetly and the food morsel should be kept out of view from others.

If a piece of silverware falls onto the floor: It should be picked up if one can reach it and the server should be told to replenish it with a clean one.

Some food items can be eaten with fingers: Some food tastes better when eaten with fingers. So you can eat with your fingers provided you use just the first two segments of the thumb, the index and middle fingers to pop the food into the mouth. Avoid licking fingers after finishing the food. Food should be always eaten with right hand.

Answer 2

Define Table Etiquette

Answer 3

Be on time for the Dinner. Don,t jump on food or snatch the bowl . Behave like humans . Don't make sound while eating nor keep blowing your trumpet in front of people. Say thanx when the hostess offers u food. Don.t look at others plate, and place your chair back to the place after eating & mainly do not get before everyone finishes. Have a nice meal.

Answer 4

table manners differse from place toplace and country to country.
but some table manners are common to everyone like one should not sleep while eating.or druil on seeing the food.

Answer 5

Table manners are your actions that make other people at the table feel comfortable.
It differs with different people. Some like you to belch, others don't. Some eat with their hands, others don't. Some sit on the floor others don't.
Bottom line, whatever makes the people you're with feel comfortable.

Answer 6

there are a few set rules for eating at table. You should not have your elbows on the table, dont sing or humn at the table, dont lean to get dishes, dont shout and never talk across the table. These are just a few.

Answer 7

Here is a list of things that people WITHOUT good table manners do(I've used this many times over the years withmy son and little neicies and nephews):
The Goops they lick their fingers, the Goops they lick their knives, they spill their broth on the tablecloth, they lead disgusting lives!
The Goops they talk while eating and loud and fast they chew (yuk) and that is why that I am glad I'm not a Goop are you?

Answer 8

i can tolerate most behaviors if the food & table 'deserve' it. eating sea-food with your fingers is almost compulsary. Burping, if it's done subtly usually means the food was very good and the person has eaten too much... On the other hand, slurping and wiping ones mouth with ones sleeve are completely UNACCEPTIBLE ! the most important thing at the table is to share good food and good humour.

Answer 9

1. when u see ur favr8 dish on ur neihbours, go grab it! stealthily also!.

2. noisiliy have ur cup of tea or coffee

3. as soon as u pick up an icecream, start narrating a lenghty incident so that u can have a warm milkshake later.......

4. keep on asking qns to the next person so that, even when u have finished eating, he has not even started!!!

ok?. cheers.....

Answer 10

Elbows off the table, fingers off the food, don't forget when you get up, ask to be excused.