Basic Dining Etiquette - Table Taboos

To view the next video in this series click: http://www.monkeysee.com/play/2250 In this video, etiquette expert Nancy R. Mitchell, The Etiquette Advocate, guides viewers through established rules and nuances of dining etiquette. Segments presented cover responding to an invitation; dos and taboos at table; navigating a place setting; use of utensils, including American vs. European styles of dining; eating various courses; toasting; and mastering challenging foods.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• dining
• etiquette
• table
• manners
• proper
• style
• glass
• knife
• soup
• serving
• serve
• plate
• napkin
• silent
• code
• clock
• Food
• drink
• utensils
• fork

[Whynicht]

She talks about formal dinner, not about having your meal with friends or family. And by the way, pointing out her age makes you look like an idiot.

[SueInTracy]

Having dinner with friends or family should be the same. Being civilized is what you want to achieve. Manners is being considerate of others around you.

[babynavy771]

She's teaching us how to lie! LOL

"if your phone rings, get it and turn it off, and say 'im sorry i thought i had it off'"

[ninjahendo]

I don't think I would get on very well at one of her dinners. The first thing I always like to do when I arrive for dinner is take a huge shit in the middle of the table, and i'm often on my mobile phone when I do.

[h2dude69]

My Gawd!!! I'm not going to a dinner ever

[edwardd6681]

I always do the exact oppostite and pround of it

[angelface22322]

@SueInTracy

Proper behaviour is not limited to dealing with strangers. Respecting your friends and family should be second nature.

[JamesCornelisonMusic]

Haha first time I've seen a Razr in awhile

[lighth4zard]

Strangely enough, most of the mannerisms explained here apply to the movies as well.

(hint, hint cell phone users)

[srp112]

@Sarandib22 very true.. cannot waste food with millions starving everyday

[bizminute]

@morgained4 People hardly ever have true emergencies (unless you're next on the list for a kidney transplant). Ditch the cell phone; if it's an emergency, have the sitter call the restaurant for you. Many times, it's the kids calling to "tell" each other.

[maluisa3]

@SueInTracy. Thank you very much for your civilized comment. Protocol should be our second skin.