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Bad Table Manners
Etiquette Scholar ^ | 2015 | Yellowstone Publishing

Posted on 02/01/2018 4:05:22 PM PST by Textide

Please, for the love of God, spread these table manner errors so that they might be adopted far and wide. 1 & 3 have driven me to fantasize about punching fellow diners in the throat! Some of the rest of these are benign...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Food
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To: Textide

My nine-year old son demonstrated at table that he could use a chicken leg-thigh combination as numchuks. Should I correct him?


21 posted on 02/01/2018 4:28:38 PM PST by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics.)
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To: Enten

So, how about sucking over-easy eggs off of my plate?


22 posted on 02/01/2018 4:29:01 PM PST by GingisK
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To: Textide

Ima hide in my room and eat by myself. LOL


23 posted on 02/01/2018 4:31:34 PM PST by dforest (Never let a Muslim cut your hair.)
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To: humblegunner

I’m not going to reveal the flaws in your logic.
1. You wouldn’t understand
2. I’m going to let you continue to be the ugly red-headed step child of FR (Don’t you ever go changin’on me:)
3. I enjoy the antics of a clueless self-congratulatory booze hound as you are


24 posted on 02/01/2018 4:31:34 PM PST by Eagles Field
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To: Textide

Never sit and suck your teeth, especially when a President you hate is giving a great speech that is kicking your butt.


25 posted on 02/01/2018 4:31:53 PM PST by freefdny
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To: Dr. Sivana

Encourage him and enjoy dinner!


26 posted on 02/01/2018 4:32:25 PM PST by Textide (Lord, grant that I may always be right, for thou knowest I am hard to turn. ~ Scotch-Irish prayer)
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To: tiki

16. No devices at the table

17. No hats. Remove your hat when indoors. And especially never wear a hat at the table


27 posted on 02/01/2018 4:32:52 PM PST by Spruce
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To: fruser1

That’s actually true. Food wolfers are usually the baby of the family who had to fight to eat and keep older siblings out of their plates. That early imprint never goes away and none are aware how unpleasant they are to dine with.


28 posted on 02/01/2018 4:33:42 PM PST by txhurl (Banana Republicans, as far as the eye can see)
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To: Sacajaweau

Can you use a toothpick on your nose?


29 posted on 02/01/2018 4:33:43 PM PST by dforest (Never let a Muslim cut your hair.)
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To: freefdny

Yes, don’t Pelosi at the table.


30 posted on 02/01/2018 4:33:56 PM PST by Textide (Lord, grant that I may always be right, for thou knowest I am hard to turn. ~ Scotch-Irish prayer)
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To: Textide

I like to finish ahead of everyone else, then throw the silverware down on the plate and yell “Winner!”.


31 posted on 02/01/2018 4:34:00 PM PST by Ken H (Best election ever!)
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To: Ken H

Doesn’t count unless you then light a cigarette and blow smoke happily over the table.


32 posted on 02/01/2018 4:35:46 PM PST by Billthedrill
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To: Textide

When I’m in doubt about table manners at dinner, I just pull my phone out and look it up.


33 posted on 02/01/2018 4:36:42 PM PST by Larry Lucido (Take Covfefe Ree Zig!)
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To: Spruce

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqp1bGuiHHs


34 posted on 02/01/2018 4:37:35 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Textide; Gamecock; SaveFerris; FredZarguna; PROCON; CopperTop; KC_Lion

What about using Grandma Mema’s napkins to get rid of unwanted mutton? Anything on the proper disposal of muffin stumps? How about garbage eclairs?


35 posted on 02/01/2018 4:39:22 PM PST by Larry Lucido (Take Covfefe Ree Zig!)
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To: Tijeras_Slim

Perfect


36 posted on 02/01/2018 4:40:38 PM PST by Spruce
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To: Textide

“”DONT’ WAVE UTENSILS ABOUT Never gesture with an eating utensil in your hand.””

Can you imagine trying to eat at the same table with Pelosi...? She can’t talk without waving her hands around like a traffic cop!

#14 is for her also!!!!!!

Send this to her. I’ve sent stuff to her office in SFO using the zip code of her office there. It goes through. It won’t using your own zip code - that is, unless you live in the area she represents and if that’s true, I would move out fast!!!


37 posted on 02/01/2018 4:41:32 PM PST by Thank You Rush
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To: Larry Lucido

Grandma’s house, Grandma’s rules.


38 posted on 02/01/2018 4:41:51 PM PST by Textide (Lord, grant that I may always be right, for thou knowest I am hard to turn. ~ Scotch-Irish prayer)
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To: Textide

No personal hygiene at the table. No dental activity, no ear wax diving, nose picking, hair care, fingernail scraping or picking, etc.

There is virtually nothing that cannot be properly eaten with a knife and fork. Or, a spoon. I was in high school before I ever ate a piece of fried chicken with my fingers. Sit down, put the napkin in your lap and leave it there unless you get up. If returning to the table, put the napkin on your chair. Napkin goes on the table only as you head for the door.

Never stack plates for the servers. Let them pick them up.

Push back from the table only if all plates are removed and after dinner drinks have been served.


39 posted on 02/01/2018 4:42:21 PM PST by anton
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To: Textide

If you pay attention to what’s on YOUR table and leave others be you will have a far better dining experience.


40 posted on 02/01/2018 4:42:53 PM PST by Randy Larsen (Trump IS MY president and I'm damn proud of him!)
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