TABLE MANNER I

BASIC TABLE MANNERS

1. It is best to order foods that can be eaten with a knife and fork. Finger foods can be messy and are best left for informal dining.
2. Do not order alcoholic beverages. Drinking too much when dining out is one of the most disliked behaviors.
3. Do not smoke while dining out.
4. Sit up straight at the table. It makes a good impression.
5. If food gets caught between your teeth and you can't remove it from your tongue, leave the table and go to a mirror where you can remove the food from your teeth in private.
6. As a guest, you should not order one of the most expensive items on the menu or more than two courses unless your host indicates that it is all right.