Hello friends,
Ever watched the movie Blast from the Past? Well, in that movie, Brenden Fraser's character sums up why we should follow an etiquette code when dining. He says, "Manners are a way of showing other people we care about them." This is something that has stuck in my mind ever since I first watched Blast from the Past. Having proper etiquette is a way of showing respect to those around you and can convey how much you appreciate them. Below are some codes of etiquette that are a great rule of thumb to follow when dining with others.
1.) Pretty basic, don't talk with food in your mouth or chew with your mouth open.
2.) Wait until you have swallowed your food to take a drink.
3.) When taking a drink, don't worry about maintaining eye contact, look into your cup not over it.
4.) Not going to lie, I hate this one...sit up straight...ugh., moving on.
5.) Keep your elbows close to your sides when cutting food. And under no circumstance place your elbows on the table.
6.) Refrain from touching your face and from pulling out any food you dislike from your mouth.
7.) Don't blow on your food if it is too hot.
8.) If you need something out of reach, ask for someone to pass it to you. Do not reach across the table to get what you need.
Those are some pretty basic etiquette rules that will get you through any dinner without looking like a schmuck. Let me know if you have any other useful tips!
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