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Never place your elbow(s) on the table,
only rest the forearm or wrist on the edge of the table. Hunching
over the food makes one look like someone is going to steal
their food, sitting up nicely gives an overall look of being
prepared.
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| In a restaurant or at home, here are
simple and basic rules of table manners. |
| 1.Always eat with a fork unless the food
is to be eaten with fingers. |
2. Sit up and do not hunch over your plate,
you want to be the guest who is prepared and ready for a delicious
meal and fun conversation.
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| 3. Stuffing your mouth full
of food is not attractive nor does anyone at the table want
to see your food. |
4. Chew with your mouth closed,
no one wants to see your food or hear chomping and crunching
noises.
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| 5. Never make rude comments
about any food being serve,it could hurt someone's feelings. |
| 6. Always say "thank you"
to the server or waiter when served, this shows your appreciation. |
| 7. If the meal is not a "buffet
style" wait until everyone is served before eating, this
shows consideration for others. |
8. Eat slowly and enoy the
meal, do not gobble the food, someone took time to prepare
the food. If you wait about 20 seconds after swallowing this
gives you a "pace" before having another bite.
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| 9. Dinner rolls, break sticks
etc.: tear off a piece about one inch by one inch of bread
before placing the butter on, do not consume a whole piece
of bread in one biteful. |
| 10. Don't reach over plates
to get something, showing consideration is asking the person
to politley pass the item to you-- which always is passed
to the right. |
| 11. Picking your teeth at the
table is a bad habit and gross, take care of your teeth or
other grooming essentials by excusing yourself to the restroom. |
12. A napkin is for two things:
your mouth and hands. Always use your napkin to dab your mouth,
which should be on your lap when not in use. Nicely dab your
mouth do NOT wipe your face or blow your nose with a napkin,
if needed, excuse yourself from the table and go the restroom.
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13. When eating at someone's home or a guest, thank the
host and tell them how much you enjoyed it. Remenber to
mention a specific item that was particularly tasty this
shows your appreciation for everything they have done..
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"Hands on" table manners for kids are taught
by the Gollatz Cotillion in a country club atmosphere
throughout Southern California. In addition to the seasonal
Cotillion membership we also offer "Special Dining
Events" which are held just to teach table Manners
to Kids. Click on the Links below for details:
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Which Fork First?
Dining Classes ~ Children's Dining Manners: 3rd through 8th grade
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Young and Polite Dining Classes ~ Children's Dining Manners: Kindergarten through 2nd grade
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Chippie and His Friends Say: Mind
your Manners-DVD and coloring book: ages 3-7 $19.95 s/h
included (SOLD OUT)
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