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Table Manners : Basic Dining Etiquette

Table Manners Whether you're eating at a fancy restaurant, in the cafeteria, or at home with friends and families, good table manners make for a more pleasant meal. While you may not need to worry about confusing your salad fork with your desert fork when dining with friends, some basic table manners should never be forgotten. Here are some easy-to-follow Do's and Don'ts: Table Manner DO'S Sit properly (and straight) in your chair Talk about pleasant things Place your napkin on your lap Wait until everyone is seated before starting to eat Watch others, or ask, if you're not sure how to eat something Ask someone to pass the food, rather than reach across the table Chew with your mouth closed Don't talk with your mouth full Use a knife and fork to cut your meat Say "excuse me" or "I'm sorry" if you burp Say "no thank you" if you don't want a certain dish or are full Say "may I please be excused" before leaving the table Table Manner DON'TS Don't talk about gross things Don't ask for seconds before others have had firsts Don't take more than your fair share Don't overload your fork or plate Don't gobble your food Don't chew with your mouth open Don't talk with your mouth full Don't play at the table Don't hum or sing at the table Don't tip your chair or lean on the table Don't eat with or lick your fingers Don't push your plate away when you're finished