Table manners?

Question

Is it this way at your house; Elbows on the table? yes! Face in the plate? never

Answer 1

Elbows on the table: sometimes. Face in plate: no! LOL!

Answer 2

There is a bit of grousing about elbows on the table. Face in the plate is out of the question! he he

Answer 3

Believe it or not, manners still have their place in many homes. Legs down, spare arm and napkin in the lap, speaking with an empty mouth and knowing how to use all the utensils. We do not eat meals near a TV either.

Answer 4

All said and done strict table manners are only for strictly formal dinners. More unwanted the guest more formal should one be.
Seating arrangement is equally important.

Answer 5

elbows on the table~~~~~
is not good manners!!!!
LOL

Face in the plate !!
you are far to drunk,
to to sit at the table, in company !!!
also a no no !

>^,,^<

Answer 6

I found the following from internet. In fact, this table manner was my obsession since I needed to impart this among our sales team who would often meet customers in lunch or dinner settings.

Btw, I had been in China and was appalled to see some manners which are not acceptable in west, but again there is something like touch of family atmosphere in formal occasion which makes guest more welcome than stiff table manner of the west.

In answer to your question, you can place your wrists or forearms on the table, or hands on your lap. Sit up straight, do not hunch over your plate.

The following may also be useful:

13 Basic Table Manners

1. Electronic devices. Turn off or silence all electronic devices before entering the restaurant. If you forgot to turn off your cell phone, and it rings, immediately turn it off. Do not answer the call.

2. Napkin. Place the napkin on your lap after being seated. As needed, use it to gently wipe or dab your mouth. Before drinking from a glass, dab your mouth. During a restroom break, place the napkin to the left of the plate. At the end of the meal, the napkin is placed neatly to the right of the plate (not refolded, but not crumpled either).

3. Wait until everyone is served before eating. If you are a guest, wait for the host to begin.

4. Utensils. If unsure which utensil to use, remember "outside in." The outer most utensil is used first. Once used, the utensil does not go back on the table, but is placed on the plate. When finished, the knife and fork are place side by side (parallel) on the plate with handles at the 4 o'clock position. Soup spoons are placed on bowl's service plate when finished; teaspoons placed on the saucer.

5. Bread or rolls: Place your bread and some butter on the bread plate. Break off a bite-size piece of bread before buttering.

6. Sit up straight, do not hunch over your plate.

7. Hands. You can place your wrists or forearms on the table, or hands on your lap.

8. Legs. Keep legs next to your chair. Do not stretch legs out or cross your legs as they may bump others under the table.

9. Chew with your mouth closed. Do not overfill your mouth with food. Wait several seconds before taking the next bite.

10. Removing items from your mouth. If you need to remove gristle, bone, or an olive pit from your mouth, then remove it the way it had entered (i.e. fork or fingers), and place it discreetly on your plate.

11. Avoid uncouth conduct such as talking with mouth full, burping, nose blowing, picking at teeth, grooming or putting on makeup at the table. Instead, excuse yourself from the table and go to the restroom.

12. Courtesy. Always say thank you when served something.

13. Relax, dine slowly, and enjoy the meal and your company.


Top 12 Rude Dining Behaviors

1. Talking on Cell Phones

Cell phones should be turned off or on vibrate or silence during a meal. Never answer the call unless it is an emergency. If expecting an emergency call, let your table party know so that when you receive it, you can excuse yourself from the table and talk outside.

2. Chewing With Your Mouth Open

The mouth should be closed when chewing. ABC (already been chewed) is not an appetizing sight.

3. Talking With Mouth Full

When the mouth is full of food, wait to speak until you have swallowed the food. Again, it is not appetizing to see food and when talking with food in the mouth, some could accidentally get spit onto your guests.

4. Blowing Nose at the Dinner Table

It is very offensive and unsanitary to blow one's nose at the table. Excuse yourself and go to the restroom.

5. Being Rude to Wait Staff

Being rude or impolite to the wait staff is unacceptable. If you do not like your food or wine, let the wait staff know politely and they will get you a replacement. However, if you have finished your meal or wine, then you should not expect a replacement meal or drink.

6. Picking Your Teeth

If food is stuck in your teeth, then excuse yourself and go to the restroom.

7. Burping

Sometimes burping may be unavoidable, but try to suppress it using your napkin.

8. Flatulence

Sometimes passing gas may be unavoidable, but try to suppress it. Squeeze the anal sphincter hard until the urge goes away.

9. Licking Fingers

If your fingers happen to get food on them, use your napkin to wipe them clean. Or, excuse yourself, and use the restroom to wash hands.

10. Grooming or Touching Up Make Up

Although commonly seen in restaurants, the place to primp is in the restroom.

11. Over Indulging the Alcohol

It is uncouth to drink too much. It is also unhealthy to have too much alcohol and unsafe to drive. Even if you have a designated driver, alcohol tends to unleash obnoxious behavior.

12. Not Leaving a Tip

Unless the service was unbearable, a 15% to 20% tip should be left. If the service was terrible, speak discretely with the restaurant manager.

Answer 7

yup may be

Answer 8

no and no : )

~have a nice day~