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In the Middle Ages, table manners varied significantly by social class. Nobles often dined with elaborate rituals, using utensils like knives and spoons, while commoners typically ate with their hands, sharing communal dishes. It was considered rude to reach across the table or speak with food in one's mouth, and the use of a napkin was common among the wealthy. Overall, dining etiquette emphasized respect and decorum, reflecting one's social status and the importance of hospitality.
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What was religion like in the middle ages?
Christianity
Did they use forks and knives in the middle ages?
Certainly they used knives and spoons at the table. They had used forks during ancient times, but gave them up as tableware early in the medieval times. They used forks in the kitchen, but not so much at the table until the end of the Early Middle Ages, when they began to become common again.
What is the village-like section of a fief in the middle ages?
manor
What was russia like during the middle ages?
Not a Radioactive snowy wasteland
What does gong farmer do in the middle ages?
they wore cloth it was like rags :)
Where do table manners come from?
Good question. There are various origins.First of all, table manners in the middle ages (in europe) were spelt out in inns and taverns where those sharing food at the same table were told what (not) to do in order to make sure each customer got his share.At a later stage, table manners became refined (esp with the invention of elaborate cutlery and table wear). Then stress was laid on inoffensive behaviour (such as: you should not wipe your mouth with a part of the table cloth).Later still (and since only the rich could afford richly laid tables) these manners trickled down onto the upper middle class, then the lower middle class and eventually onto the upper and lower working class, losing bits and pieces on the way.Some table manners have to do with basic hygiene such as washing your hands, or with safety: you should not lick a knife.Nowadays, with the world being multicultural and intercultural exchanges, table manners have to be learnt depending on where you are and which cultures you will meet in order not to offend the people you visit.Adding to that: table manners have evolved also using what was available or what was logical. cutlery wasn't available in the ancient far east, but wood was. so chop-sticks were used. the same for countries like saudi arabia where nothing much was available, except your own hands, so eating with your (right) hand was the norm there. from there table manners evolved further: where to put your chop-sticks, which hand to use when eating (not your left one, but the right one only), ...
How can you the lady?
by acting like one , from table manners to the way u talk .
Why is table manners important?
If you have children, you want to have good table manners so they will act like you. Table manners will make you look good and it is just proper to do.
Are penguins affectionate like cats?
No, but they do have better table manners. They will queue up for food.
What life was like in the middle ages?
What were relationships like in the Middle Ages?
The relationships in the middle ages were hard. They had to work on the farms and cook for themselves.
Why is it bad manners to wear a hat at the food table?
having a hat or coat on at the table is like saying you want to hurry up and get out.
How life like in London during the Renaissance times?
Well, Life in London during the Renaissance was About the same as it had been in The Middle Ages, there were still no hygenal morals and no sense of class, or manners! Written By: Lorelei Jacobson:)
What were celt table manners like?
bad. they ate with their bare hands and gave bones to dogs.
What was religion like in the middle ages?
Christianity
What was the king like in the middle ages?
bubbles
What were the duties of the woman in the Middle Ages?
Some duties that women had back in the middle ages where things like cooking and cleaning.Makeing weapons.
