How to Eat Mannerly

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Sit up straight at the table.This will give people a good first impression.But try not to look stiff and nervous

   Otherwise you will seem rude. ,, Then while holding the food in place with the fork,cut of a small piece with your knife. ,, Ask politely the person sitting closest to the thing to hand it over to you.Example "Can you please hand me the salt?"
   
   , If they do fill their glasses first,before filling your own. , This is extremely rude and will make people uncomfortable. ,, in the air while not using them.
   
   This could be dangerous to the person sitting next to you and may harm them.You will also seem rude. ,, No one really wants to see what's going on in your mouth. , If you do you can be sure not to be invited to dinner ever again. , If you do it at the table, and it's loud and also stinks you will not get another invitation again.
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   Step 2: this will put them on edge.

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   Step 3: If you are served first

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   Step 4: do not start eating until the other guests at you table are served too.

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   Step 5: Hold the knife in the right hand.

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   Step 6: To cut something

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   Step 7: you stab your fork into it

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   Step 8: but be careful and do this gently.

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   Step 9: You can either hold the knife in your right hand or rest it on the edge of your plate

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    Step 10: whichever you find more comfortable.

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    Step 11: If you need something

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    Step 12: do not reach across the table to get it.

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    Step 13: When you are finished

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    Step 14: put your fork and knife in the middle of the plate side by side and wait till the waiter collects it.This means that you are finished and are ready to be served the next course.

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    Step 15: When or if pouring drinks

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    Step 16: ask the people do they want refills.

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    Step 17: If eating soup

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    Step 18: do not slurp.

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    Step 19: When chewing keep your mouth closed

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    Step 20: and do not talk until you swallow every last bite.

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    Step 21: Do not wave your knife

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    Step 22: spoon etc.

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    Step 23: When at a dinner keep your voice audible

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    Step 24: but not loud.

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    Step 25: When you burp or yawn

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    Step 26: cover your mouth with your hand.

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    Step 27: Do not pick your nose.

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    Step 28: If you need to fart

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    Step 29: excuse yourself to the bathroom.

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