The Dining Don'ts

Like it or not – “Table Manners” are the single most important benchmark when referring to "Good Manners." We are offering some Table Don'ts which can be as important as Table Do's. Take these to heart and you will sure to impress! Table Manners Don’ts Don’ts • Chew or talk with your mouth open. • Slurp, smack, blow on hot food, crunch on ice, or make any other unpleasant noises. • Hold a utensil like a shovel. • Pick your teeth, apply lipstick or make-up at the table. • Take a sip of a drink while still chewing food (unless you’re choking). • Cut up all your food at once - only 2 or 3 cuts of meat at a time. • Use your utensil as a serving utensil, or put a serving utensil in your mouth. • Put a utensil on the table once it has been used; place it on a plate. • Push your plate away or stack your plates when you have finished eating. • Execute the boardinghouse reach rather than asking someone to pass you an item. • Eat from someone else’s plate. • Leave the table without saying “excuse me”. • Bring your cell phone or computer to the table. Please note these "don'ts" are related to U.S. table manners. Headed somewhere outside the U.S. and want to know the do's and don'ts of dining etiquette in that country? Just ask us. Marty@mannerspro.com or follow us on instagram or twitter @mannerspro for ongoing tips.