It's unsightly and makes you look bored with the companions at table.
well, i don't know where it came from, but when people put their elbows on the table it makes them have bad posture. so as long as you keep your elbows off the table, it doesn't necessarily mean you will have good posture, it just helps it.
Don't put your elbows on the table, don't speak with food in your mouth
The saying "elbows off the table" is rooted in traditional table manners, emphasizing etiquette during meals. It is believed that resting elbows on the table can be seen as impolite or disruptive to the dining experience. Additionally, keeping elbows off the table allows for better posture and promotes a more engaging and respectful interaction among diners. Overall, it reflects good manners and consideration for others at the table.
In many cultures, resting your hands on the table while eating is generally considered acceptable, as long as your elbows are off the table. However, in some formal dining settings, it may be seen as impolite. It's always best to observe the norms of the specific dining situation or follow the lead of your hosts. Ultimately, being mindful of the setting can help you navigate these social cues.
Stop crowding me. Give me room to do my thing.The image is of you needing enough room to bend your arms and put your elbows out.Elbow room is how far out you can have your elbows without being rude to the people next to you. Theaters and planes with more comfortable seats will mention that you have more elbow room.
The same ones we have now such as saying please, not putting your elbows on the table, and so on.
Elbows or slouching in a chair are poor etiquette and one can place their wrists on the side of the table or, if not eating place their hands on their lap. If they are eating then the arms (from the elbow up and sideways .. not too far out) is correct etiquette.
yes it s rude and so annoying
elbows off the table
I don't think there's anything wrong. But it's suppose to be proper to NOT put them on. But when my sister went over to London to visit her boyfriend at the time, his family thought she was rude because she DIDN'T show her hands or arms on the table. And apperently they made a HUGE deal about it!!! His dad was from Iraq and the mom was from Spain... There is nothing wrong with it in this day and age. The only thing wrong, is people still following these customs from a time when none of us or anyone we know even existed. Tradition is great, as long as you know why you follow it. If we as a species keep believing everything we are told without questioning "why is that so", we will never evolve into something other than an intelligent ape. It is the same concept as religion. "I don't know" instead of finding the answer myself, I'll ask someone else. Without even realizing that this "preacher" is about to tell me what I am supposed to do and believe. Who is he?....he is a person just like you or me. Basically in my opinion, quit worrying about what people you don't know think about you, and start enjoying your life with your true Friends and family. That's all that matters in the end. Butt please don't take my word for it, I'm just a guy expressing his opinion. WOW...pretty deep...must be the booze....)
Using "elbows" in self-defense may result in not needing "help". Placing "elbows" on the table during a meal doesn't mean you won't get "helped" (served) . . . it's just deemed to be bad manners in some places. Belly-crawling with "elbows" is a good way to keep a low profile . . . definitely "helps".
The book was put on the table. If you want to you can add the 'agent' = by + noun The book was put on the table by me