TABLE MANNER

 

Table manners are the rules of etiquette used when eating, which may also include the use of cutlery. Different cultures observe different rules for table manners. Each family or group sets its own standards on how strictly these rules should be followed. People who hasn‘t known and experienced table manner may find it complicated because there are many etiquettes. Meals are social events. The idea is not only enjoying meals but also enjoying other‘s company. Table manners help us to know how to eat with a good manner and keep us from embarrassing ourselves such as how to eat tricky foods, what to do when we want to excuse, etc.

Table manners were designed to keep people from scarfing food down like animals, so learn them before you eat with others. One of the most important things to keep in mind is that you should never call attention to yourself by blatantly breaking the rules set by society. Here are some essential dining etiquette rules that you should follow:

People who hasn‘t known and experienced table manner may find it complicated because there are many etiquettes.Meals are social events. The idea is not only enjoying meals but also enjoying other‘s company. Table manners help us to know how to eat with a good manner and keep us from embarrassing ourselves such as how to eat tricky foods, what to do when we want to excuse, etc.

Table manners were designed to keep people from scarfing food down like animals, so learn them before you eat with others. One of the most important things to keep in mind is that you should never call attention to yourself by blatantly breaking the rules set by society. Here are some essential dining etiquette rules that you Should follow:

• Sit straight on your chair.
• Turn off your cell phone before sitting down. It is rude to
• Talk on your phone or text while in the company of others.
• Taste your food before you add salt, pepper, or another seasoning. 
• Doing otherwise may be insulting to the host or hostess
• Chew with your mouth closed.
• Never talk when you have food in your mouth, even if
• someone asks you a question, wait until you swallow before answering.
• Bring your food to your face, not your face to your food.
• Say ―Thank You‖, ―Please‖, and ―Excuse Me‖ if you want to do something or when someone gives you a favor.
• Don‘t cut all your food before you begin eating. Cut one or two bites at a time.
• Never blow on your food. If it is hot, wait a few minutes for it to cool off. Scoop your soup away from you.
• If you are drinking from a stemmed glass, hold it by the stem.
• Break your bread into bite-sized pieces and butter only one bite at a time.
• Try at least one or two bites of everything on your plate, unless you are allergic to it.

A. Etiquettes

Modern etiquette provides the smallest numbers and types of utensils necessary for dining. Only utensils which are to be used for the planned meal should be set. Even if needed, hosts should not have more than three utensils on either side of the plate before a meal. If extra utensils are needed, they may be brought to the table along with later courses.