What are proper table manners?

Answer 1

The top ten table manners are:

1. Chew with your mouth closed.
2. Avoid slurping, blowing your nose, or other gross noises. (If you really have to, excuse yourself).
3. Don't shove your food in with your utensils.
4. Don't pick your teeth.
5. Use your napkin, not your pants.
6. Swallow before sipping a drink.
7. Cut your food one piece at a time properly.
8. Sit up straight and keep elbows off the table.
9. Don't reach across the table; politely ask for something to be passed.
10. Say "excuse me" before you leave the table.

The traditional Top Ten Table manners are:

1. Don't sit before you host or hostess is seated.
2. Keep your napkin on your lap when it's not in use.
3. If you have servers at the table, say "please" and "thank you" to them.
4. Be a pleasant table companion to your neighbors; don't discuss contentious topics.
5. If you must leave the table for any reason, just stand and excuse yourself. No explanation is necessary.
6. Gentlemen, if a lady next to you gets up, assist her with her chair.
7. No slurping , open -mouthed mastication, or talking with your mouth full.
8. Ask politely to have things passed to you.
9. Rise when your hostess rises to signal the meal's end. The host only performs this function in the absecence of a designated hostess. The woman always takes precedence.
10. Leave your napkin on the right side of your plate, NOT on the seat. It may stain the upholstery.

Answer 2

Keep your napkin on your lap, your elbows off the table, use the right eating tools at the right time (use the shorter fork to eat salad and a spoon for soup) and remember not to reach across the table!(I personally never follow these rules, but hear about them all the time from parents! LOL)

Answer 3

One must...

Not put elbows on the table.

Not talk with food in your mouth.

Don't put too much food in your mouth.

Don't start eating before the host.

(Basically don't do anything you wouldn't before your parents!!)

XD

Answer 4

Table etiquette varies so widely from place to place, and for every occasion, it would take a book to cover every contingency. Please be more specific.
Please name a specific occasion and place.

Answer 5

Do not sit before the host/ess does. Always say please and thank you. Keep your elbows off the table. Use the proper utnsils for the proper courses, and if you don't know , watch your host/ess or ask someone seated by you.Well-mannered person are always happy to help. Do not speak loudly , and stick to general, non-controversial topics during the meal.Keep your napkin in you lap when not in use, and place it alongside your plate when the meal is finished. If you must leave the table during the meal, stand and just" Excuse me" , no explanation is necessary.The host/ess will stand to signify when the meal is over. Follow his/her lead.

Answer 6

Basic table manners should always be in use in some form . Some may be overlooked for very informal things like picnics and barbecues , and use your very best manners for formal diming.

Answer 7

Don't put your elbows on the table, use the knife in your left hand and fork in your right. (No matter what "hand" you are) And dont be a slob!

Answer 8

Some table manners are not putting your elbow on the table while eating, using silverware appropriately, saying "excuse me" if you need to leave the table during a meal, etc.