Food Etiquette. Got one?

well, i usually don't dine with "rich and fancy people". when i eat i like to be able to be in a comfortable environment. being around stuffy stuck up people would kill my appetite and my buzz. lol. i do have decorum when i'm in more formal settings though. it's because of the way i was trained as a child. my parents use to take us to formal settings on purpose. this way they can train us how to act in those settings, and so we can see what it's like. when you do that with kids, they won't be shocked if they grow up and catch themselves in that situation. no, i don't think its instinctive for some people though. some people have never been trained that way, or have ignored their training.

*Turn away from table or excuse one's self to belch, cough, or sneeze *Excuse one's self from the table if they have gas *Don't smoke at the table *Don't call pets/animals to the table *Be aware that some things are just not meant for topics of discussion at dinner . . *Don't bring your workplace or stress to the table *No electronics *No answering the telephone

I always try to have good table manners. I had taken a class in school about manners and it's changed a lot since the old times. I really think it's important to be courteous at the table as to not offend anyone with bad manners.

I too dont have a layue dout etiquette at home, but I dislike it when we all sit for dinner, one of the members, take his plate and go to the drawing area to watch tv! I dont even like it when people make sound while chewing. WE have a maid who does the table, and shouting for glass which she forgot to keep is another thing I hate to hear at the table. :(

I don't really have an etiquette per say, just the natural etiquette, which includes no burping, farting, or talking with a mouthful of food at the table. If I am eating with people who eat with their hands, I will do so, as well. If they are eating with a specific spoon or fork, I will do so, as well. I guess I just adjust to my surroundings. But the three basics I listed above I try to always follow. I think most people do.

I attended a private boarding school for 3 years. It's very strict there in terms of food etiquette: chew with your mouth close , etc. From those years after , I still maintain my table manners. I think it's a learn skill; yet it is also instinct because of the pressures of others in social situations and fear of being humiliated.

In my case, I have this tendency to eat 'properly' when I am not eating at my own home. I am more comfortable at home so I get to eat the way that I usually eat but, when I am at some place, outside or maybe perhaps in another house of someone that I know, I really end up eating properly. As much as I would like to enjoy what I am eating, when I am outside, I just couldn't help but, eat properly with the proper utensils depending on the meal that I am eating.

I know right. It just comes out naturally, if you don't want to be rude that is. I also do not practice it at home, I even use hands when needed. I personally think that it is not about jealousy or anything my friend. I think it's just our consciousness that leads the way. Of course if you're thinking of the people around you, you would do what they do. I guess that's applicable too. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Am I right?

I was taught at home about manners especially about table manners. We all know that we need to close our mouth when we eat and not talk when your mouth is full and all those table manners. I think I also dont have the proper etiquette when it comes situations like what you mentioned but it is still a good thing to learn proper etiquette. I really dont care sometimes about how I look like when I eat but its not proper.