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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 (finger foods). |
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.
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| 5. Never make comments
about food being served. |
| 6. Saying "thank you"
to the server or waiter when served shows your appreciation. |
| 7. If the meal is not a "buffet
style" wait until everyone is served before eating. |
8. Eat slowly and enoy the
meal do not consume the food as fast as possible, someone took time to prepare
the food served.
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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, you should not consume a whole piece
of bread in one biteful. |
| 10. Show consideration to others by asking the person
to please pass the item to you-- which always is passed
to the right. |
| 11. Picking your teeth or grooming one should excuse themselves 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.
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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 children are instructed
by the Gollatz Cotillion. The dining classes are always hosted in a country club atmosphere
throughout locations in Southern California. In addition to the seasonal
Cotillion membership we also offer "Special Dining
Events". 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 (5 years old) through 2nd grade
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