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Table manners with spoon and fork: What are table manners? How do you hold a spoon and fork? Should you talk during eating? What are the do's and dont's of table manners? Eat with a fork unless the food is meant to be eaten with fingers. Don't stuff your mouth full of food. Chew with your mouth closed. Don't make any rude comments about any food being served. It will hurt someone's feelings. Always say thank you when served something. It shows appreciation. If the meal is not buffet style, wait until everyone is served before eating. It shows consideration. Eat slowly and don't gobble up the food. Slowly means to wait about five seconds after swallowing before getting another forkful. When eating a roll, break off a piece before buttering. Eating a whole piece of bread looks tacky. Don't reach over someone's plate for something. Ask politely that the item to be passed to you. Show consideration. Do not pick anything out of your teeth; it's gross. If it bothers you that badly, excuse yourself and go to the restroom to pick. Always use a napkin to dab your mouth. The napkin should be on your lap when not in use. Remember, dab your mouth only. Do not wipe your face or blow your nose with a napkin; both are gross. Excuse yourself from the table and go the restroom to do those things. At the end say, thank you. Table manner while using right hand: How to eat with a hand? What regions of the world use a hand for eating every day, instead of a spoon and fork? What regions of world don't use table for eating every day? What is the difference between good manners and good behaviour? Dinning etiquette What do I say if I burp? Say "Excuse me" to no one in particular and go on eating. Don't make a big deal out of it. Why do I have to act differently when people come to dinner? From the beginning of time, guests in one's home have been given a place of honor and other special treatment. We are on our best behavior so that guests feel comfortable, special, and welcome. What do you do if somebody at the table is a sloppy eater? The real question your child is asking is when to tell somebody that he or she is being rude. You can tactfully tell a good friend, out of the earshot of others, especially if you make light of it, but you can never tell a stranger. If you happen to be seated next to a slob, chalk it up to experience and set a good example yourself. Which place setting pieces are yours? Your bread plate is always on your left, and your drink is always on your right. A good way to remember this rule is to remember that the word drink starts with the letters DR for "drinks right." What about finger foods? When it comes to fingers, use your head. Certainly, you eat things like ribs and tacos and corn on the cob--no matter what company you are in--with your fingers. For most foods, you will use cutlery. Some situations are not so clear-cut. In the Middle East and parts of Africa, for example, people still eat properly with their hands. Should I help to clean up? Offer. Whether you are at a dinner party or a picnic, the offer is the important thing. Sometimes the host will not want you to help. If so, don't insist. What if I don't like what is being served? What if you can't finish your food? In restaurants, where you can't control the portions, there's no problem. Either leave the food or ask for a doggie bag. At someone's home, never take more than you know you can eat and always leave plenty for the others. If someone is serving you, you can always say, "Just a little, please." Should I bring a gift when I'm invited to dinner? Yes, but something simple and small. Plants are nice because they remind people of the giver as they grow. Lovely paper napkins, small books, candy, and fine nuts are also good ideas. If you bring brownies or cookies, give them in a sealed tin and say something like "I thought you might like these for the weekend." Cut flowers are lovely, but they require the host to take time out to find a vase and arrange them. If a youngster is just "going over to Sally's house" and will eat while there as usual, a gift is not necessary. What do you think are some good manners? What do you think are some bad manners? What are the titles of some books on manners? Have you ever read them? What are some good manners for using a cell phone? What are some good table manners? What are some good party manners? Do you say "hi" to people even if they are strangers? Why? Why not? Do you listen to other's people conversations on the street? Why are manners important? Do people have more manners now or in earlier times? Can manners affect your success in life? How? What's the best way to teach manners to children? What culture do you think is the most polite? Explain. Never reach for any food that is not right in front of you. Ask someone to pass it. And if you are passing something, don't help yourself along the way. If your food is too hot, wait for it to cool. Don't blow on it. If you put something in your mouth that's too hot, don't spit it out. Reach for your water and take a quick swallow. Don't talk with your mouth full. Bring your food up to your mouth rather than bending over to reach it. There are a few additional rules for eating in a restaurant: Don't be upset if you spill something. It happens all the time. The waiter will clean it up. Don't pick up your silverware if you drop it on the floor. Ask the waiter to replace it for you. Don't put packages or handbags on the table. Don't comb your hair at the table. Don't use a toothpick in public. 1. When leaving the table for a moment, you should place your napkin O a. on the seat of the chair. O b. to the left of your dinner plate. O c. to the right of your dinner plate. O d. slightly above your dinner plate. 2. Something is stuck in your teeth. You should O a. discreetly remove it with your knife. O b. excuse yourself from the table, ........then pick your teeth in private. O c. discreetly ask your server for a toothpick, ........then raise your napkin as you remove the food. Answers for Questions # 1. a 2. b |