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Mind Your Table Manners

Mind Your Table Manners. http://taiwanliteratures.ning.com/profiles/blogs/139-good-table-manners. THINGS TO CONSIDER. Place Setting Rules Personal Habits Commonsense Suggestions. PLACE SETTING RULES. Only use the dishes, stemware and flatware that will be needed to eat the meal.

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Mind Your Table Manners

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  1. Mind Your Table Manners http://taiwanliteratures.ning.com/profiles/blogs/139-good-table-manners

  2. THINGS TO CONSIDER Place Setting Rules Personal Habits Commonsense Suggestions

  3. PLACE SETTING RULES • Only use the dishes, stemware and flatware that will be needed to eat the meal. • Some items may be brought with a course. • Items should be set 1” from the edge of table • Use utensils from the outside in.

  4. Place Setting Rules cont. • Leave dropped utensils on the floor and ask the waiter for a new one. • Place used utensils on the plate to maintain a clean table cloth. • When finished, place knife and fork on plate, pointing to 11:00. Break off bite-size bread and butter each time.

  5. Personal Habits • Don’t talk with your mouth full. ( It is unpleasant and difficult to understand when speaking). • Don’t order messy food. ( You will feel self-conscious while eating). • Don’t burp. If it happens say, “Excuse me.”

  6. Personal Habits cont. • Keep elbows off the table. (It may interfere with the person next to you.) • Give your mouth space to converse. • Always use a napkin; do not lick your fingers. • Don’t lift your soup bowl to finish. Use a spoon.

  7. Commonsense Suggestions • Turn off your cell phone. Give the companion full attention. • Don’t drink alcohol or limit to one. Be in full control. • Write a thank you note. It shows good manners and puts your name in front of the possible employer.

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