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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.

When you need to leave a table, what should you do?

If you need to leave the table during the meal, politely excuse yourself.

Where should you place the napkin if you are leaving for a short time, for example to the rest room?

on your chair

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

How should you place the cutlery on you plate for a pause?

in a cross or a triangle position.

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.

What is it polite to do before pouring your own drink when eating?

Offer pouring drinks to the people sitting next to you

What should you always say when served something?

Thank you.

Name 3 foods the British people don't eat using cutlery

sandwiches, crisps, fruit, corn on the cob

When visiting, where shoould you sit at the table?

Wait for the host or hostess to indicate where you should sit before taking your seat.

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.

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.

How should one eat rolls?

Break off a piece of bread before buttering.

When eating soup how should you tip the bowl to scoop to soup up with the spoon?

Tip it away from you. Soup should be taken from the side of the spoon, not from the end as in most of tEurope

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.

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

When lots of utensils are on the table, which should you use first?

Start with the utensils farthest from your plate and work your way inward as the meal progresses.

How should you put your fork and spoon if you have finished your meal?

Together in a parallel position.

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.

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.

What must you never do with a knife while eating?

Lick it or put it in your mouth

What mustn't you do with your napkin?

blow your nose on it, it is only for dabbing your lips