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Table manners

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    Conventional table etiquette.
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  • You have come to a dinner party and you are hungry very much. The host has not invited the guests to start eating yet. What should you do?
    Be patient, wait for the host 's invitation to start eating.
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  • While setting the table where should you put forks and knives?
    Forks - to the left of the plate, knives - to the right of the plate.
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  • Your food is too hot. What should you do?
    Don’t blow your food and spill it on others, wait for it to cool down.
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  • How should you hold the fork and the knife?
    The knife and fork are supposed to be held with handles in hand, forefinger on top and thumb underneath.
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  • Should you use your fingers to push your food into your spoon?
    No, you shouldn't. Use your knife for pushing your food into your spoon.
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  • Is it acceptable to place your elbows on the dining table?
    While eating keep them close to your body. During a casual conversation it is acceptable.
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  • Where should you place the napkin if you are leaving for a short time, for example to the rest room?
    on your chair
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  • How should you place the cutlery on you plate for a pause?
    in a cross or a triangle position.
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  • How should you put your fork and spoon if you have finished your meal?
    Together in a parallel position.
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  • What is highly polite to do after a dinner party?
    Send a thank you message to the host the next day if you really truly loved the dinner experience
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  • Name 3 foods the British people don't eat using cutlery
    sandwiches, crisps, fruit, corn on the cob
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  • What should you always say when served something?
    Thank you.
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  • How should one eat rolls?
    Break off a piece of bread before buttering.
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  • What must you never do with a knife while eating?
    Lick it or put it in your mouth
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  • Is it ok to reach over someone's plate for something?
    No, you must ask for the item to be passed.
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  • What is it impolite to do while eating? Name at least 3 things.
    Slurp, eat nosily, chew with your mouth open, talk with your mouth full, put too much food in your mouth
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