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Dining Etiquette Rules you're probably breaking

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Dining Etiquette Rules you're probably breaking

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Ordering a cappuccino after noon
You might think nothing of ordering this frothy, milky, cocoa-dusted coffee after lunch, but for some people, it just shouldn't be done. Particularly in Italy, it's thought that drinking such a milky drink after lunch will slow down your digestion system.

"You simply shouldn't have that amount of milk in your stomach after lunch in the same way you really shouldn't drink orange juice in the evening," Dylan Jones, editor of GQ magazine wrote in The Independent in 2010.

Cappuccinos are generally thought of as a breakfast drink. But let's face it: if you fancy one at two in the afternoon, no one's really going to stop you.

Eating from the wrong side of a spoon
"A spoon is held in the right hand, resting on the fingers and secured with the thumb and index finger," say Debretts, a leading authority on etiquette.

"Food should be eaten off the side of the spoon; it should never be used at a right angle to the mouth."

And no licking the spoon to get the last of that chocolate mousse, either. This rule is probably not one to worry about too much at home, but if you're ever invited to the palace for tea, don't say I didn't warn you.

[Related feature: When fast food turns posh]

Salt and pepper travel together
Common dining etiquette states that if you ask for the salt, you should also be passed the pepper. It might be for the best; at least it keeps them together at the table so everyone knows where they are, and also prevents that annoying situation when someone asks first for the salt and then five seconds later for the pepper. But how many of us even know about this, let alone do this when we eat?

Spreading jam on your scone before the cream
The proper way to assemble a cream tea is hotly debated in Devon and Cornwall. In Cornwall, the jam is spread first, and then topped with clotted cream. In Devon, the cream goes on first followed by the jam.

Whichever way you do it, tradition is tradition: when in Rome, do as the Romans do; and when in Devon or Cornwall, make sure you spread the jam and cream on your scone in the right order.

Sprinkling cheese over seafood and fish
In an Italian restaurant, when ordering a seafood pasta dish, you might notice that you're not offered any Parmesan for sprinkling. This isn't personal — it's just that many people — not just Italians - believe that fish and seafood shouldn't be eaten with cheese.

But then, anchovies are draped onto mozzarella-laden pizzas and seafood lasagnes are filled with prawns and scallops yet topped with cheese.

The problem seems to come from the fact that a thick, cheesy sauce can mask the delicate flavours and textures of a fresh, perfectly cooked fillet of fish. But then again, anyone who has eaten a good, cheesy fish pie or Parmesan-topped seafood gratin could argue differently.

[Related article: Summer food and wine combinations]

Drinking red wine with fish or seafood
There's a bit more to this one than just plain etiquette. In 2009, scientists in Japan discovered that sipping on certain varieties of red wine while eating seafood or fish can give the meal a stronger, 'fishy' flavour.

It's all down to iron levels, which are higher in red wines than in whites.

However, don't abandon reds and switch to white wines completely — some varieties, particularly light-bodied reds or rosé wines, can work well with fish.

Try a glass of red with a tuna steak or grilled salmon, or cook seafood — such as squid or cuttlefish - in red wine.

But at the end of the day, it's all down to personal taste: if you fancy a glass of Chianti with your prawn linguine, it's up to you. Isn't it?

Come on, admit it. Have you committed any of these food faux pas? And does it really matter?
-Janessa ✌️

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10 Ettiqute Rules you're probably breaking 😊

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10 Ettiqute Rules you're probably breaking 😊

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1. YOU’RE COUGHING INTO YOUR RIGHT HAND.

Covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough is good manners. Using your right hand to do it? That’s bad. “Your right hand is your social hand,” Weaver says. “It should be available for shaking hands, waving, and blowing kisses.” Your left hand, meanwhile, is what she dubs your “personal” hand: “That’s the hand you use for coughing, scratching, sneezing, whatever it is we don’t want to talk about.” The reason for the distinction, she explains, is simple politeness—you don’t want to sneeze into one hand, then absentmindedly use that palm to shake hands with a new colleague.
2. YOU’RE WEARING YOUR HANDBAG ON YOUR RIGHT SHOULDER—AND SLINGING IT OVER THE BACK OF YOUR CHAIR.

To keep your “social” hand free for greetings, it’s best to keep your handbag — or cocktail! — in your left hand. That way, says Weaver, “you don’t have to take the time to switch it over to the other arm when you’re reaching out to shake someone’s hand.” (Of note: Queen Elizabeth always keeps her tote on her left.) While you’re at it, never place your handbag on the back of a chair when you’re seated at a table. The proper spot, says Weaver, is on the floor to your right.
3. ALSO, YOU’RE CALLING IT A “PURSE.”

That term is reserved for any clutch, tote, satchel, etc. that costs less than $100. “A purse is something that is relatively inexpensive,” notes Weaver. “A handbag is more expensive. You should never go into Neiman Marcus and ask for their purse department. They don’t have one.”

4. YOU’RE SITTING DOWN WRONG.

To avoid collisions at the dinner table, always approach your chair from the left-hand side and exit on the right, says Weaver. And if you need to use the restroom during the meal, never announce your intentions to the group. Suggests the pro, “Just say, ‘Excuse me,’ and step away.”

5. YOU’RE PASSING THE SALT WITHOUT THE PEPPER.

“They’re like a little couple,” Weaver says of the salt-and-pepper shakers. “You never want to separate them.” The theory: even if one diner asks only for the salt, the person next to them may want both, so they should be kept together. And remember—always pass to the right!

6. YOU’RE APPLAUDING INCORRECTLY.

Study celebrities at any major awards show: not everyone is properly recognizing the winners. The correct way to applaud is just slightly to your left, about chest height. Says Weaver, “You never want to clap in front of your own face and you sure don’t want to clap in front of someone else’s.”

7. YOU’RE CLAIMING THE BEST SEAT IN THE CAR …

The power seat in any limo is to the back and the right. That’s the one you should leave for your boss “or whomever is the person of prominence or honor,” says Weaver. The next person in line gets to claim the seat to the left, while the junior person usually gets the middle. (Note: the same does not apply to riding with your siblings.)
8. … AND YOU’RE CLIMBING IN WRONG.

When entering a vehicle, first sit down, then swing your legs in. “It’s the appropriate way to do it,” says Weaver. “And it’s classy.” As an added bonus, it prevents any skirt-wearing ladies from accidentally flashing their companions.

9. YOU’RE POINTING AT YOUR FRIEND.

“We can point at something,” says Weaver, “but we never point at someone. If you must point out across the room to your pal, you may gesture, but be sure to use an open hand."

10. YOU’RE USING A REVOLVING DOOR IMPROPERLY.

Holding the door? You’ve got that one down. But when faced with a revolving door, it's polite to enter first. Explains the pro, “You never want your client or date to have to push while you’re behind them just prancing in. It’s about making the other person feel special and making it easier on them.” What it isn’t about, she says, is showing off. “It should never be, ‘How about me, I know all of these things,’” notes Weaver. Because being a braggart—well, that’s just rude.
-Janessa😏

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Introduction

Some people argue that etiquette no longer matters, that the rules for good behavior are old-fashioned and out of date.  However, good behavior and manners are never out of style. Etiquette, like all other cultural behaviors, evolves to match the times. Without etiquette, members of society would show far too much impatience and disrespect for one another, which would lead to insults, dishonesty, cheating, road rage, fist fights, and a rash of other unfortunate incidents.

Etiquette is merely a set of guidelines for politeness and good manners, the kindnesses with which we should always treat each other. It will always matter!

What Is Etiquette?

Etiquette, the complex network of rules that govern good behavior and our social and business interactions, is always evolving and changing as society changes.  It reflects our cultural norms, generally accepted ethical codes, and the rules of various groups we belong to.

It helps us show respect and consideration to others and makes others glad that we are with them. Without proper manners and etiquette, the customs of polite society would soon disappear and we would act more like animals and less like people. Aggressiveness and an "every man for himself" attitude would take the lead.

In earlier times, the rules of etiquette were used for two purposes: to remind people of their own status within society and to reinforce certain restrictions on individuals within that society.

In the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, for instance, etiquette dictated everything from how low a person of inferior rank had to bow to a person of higher rank to how long a man had to spend courting a woman before the two could marry.

Even the way a person mourned was strictly outlined by rules of etiquette until as recently as the Civil War era in the United States. Widows then were expected to dress in "widow's weeds," or completely black clothing and veils, for a full year after the death of a husband.

These types of rules in earlier society were usually determined by the ruling classes because they served the purpose of making them more secure in their roles as the rulers of society. By far, the most strenuously enforced rules of etiquette were tied to how one showed respect for the king and his highest ranking officials, such as dukes and princes.  It reinforced their authority.

The rules of etiquette concerning marriage, mourning, and other major events of life largely applied only to the ruling classes or the wealthy. Peasants and workers, as long as they followed the rules of etiquette pertaining to respecting their superiors, were not expected to follow formalized rules of courtship; they tended to base their own "rules" of courtship on good manners and common sense.

Over the centuries, as society has become more democratic, etiquette has become an excellent combination of good manners, common sense, and rules of conduct that reflect cultural norms and the rules of our society as a whole rather than just one distinct group within it.  It has less to do with the fashion of the moment or who is in power and more to do with putting others at ease and an ethical code of conduct.

Etiquette in Today's Society

Today's etiquette serves several important functions:

·         Etiquette provides personal security. Knowing how to behave appropriately in a given situation makes you more comfortable.

·         It protects the feelings of others. Proper etiquette requires that you make others comfortable and protect their feelings. You do not point out their errors or draw attention to their mistakes.

·         It makes communication clearer. Etiquette enhances communication by breaking down barriers, not erecting them.

·         It will enhance your status at work. In any working situation, you are perceived as more capable, more professional, and more intelligent if you are familiar with the proper code of conduct for the workplace.

·         It makes good first impressions. The first five to seven seconds after you meet someone are crucial. Your first impression lingers in the other person's mind long after you are gone.  If you use proper etiquette, that first impression will be a positive one.

Society and our culture are now changing so fast that it is hard for the rules of etiquette to keep up. As quickly as a book of etiquette is published, a new form of communication is developed or a new style of dating becomes all the rage and someone declares the latest etiquette book "hopelessly outdated."   Keep in mind that etiquette is meant to be a guideline,not a set of strict rules carved in stone. Those guidelines are developed using common sense, a sense of fairness, politeness, and above all, consideration for others.  If you let consideration for others be your final arbiter, you will be well on your way to being the kind of polite person who understands the rules of etiquette instinctively.

Etiquette Begins at Home

The reason many young people today do not know much about etiquette is because they never learned it at home--parents no longer directly teach children and teenagers etiquette. If you are reading this to learn more about proper manners and how to practice etiquette in public, your best bet is to start practicing it in private.  It is difficult to switch on good behavior only when you feel like you "need to."  In fact, we really should not be on our best behavior only around people we barely know or want to impress. Our best behavior should be for the people we love: our friends and family.

Therefore, practice the highest standards of etiquette at home. Be sure to be polite and kind toward your spouse, parents, and children, especially your children, so they will learn from example the proper way to treat other people. If they grow up with etiquette ingrained in them, they will find it easier to form lasting relationships, be successful in their jobs, and move through life as the kind of people others enjoy being around.

You also will find that etiquette becomes second nature to you rather than a set of rules, and your own life will be more pleasant.  People respond positively to those who are nice to them and who treat them with respect.  Proper etiquette guides you in how to do this without "missing something" because you simply were not aware that something you did or did not do might be offensive to the other person.

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When serving soup, place the soup plates or bowls on an underplate. When the soup is finished or the spoon is laid down, the spoon is left in the soup plate, not on the dish underneath. If the soup is served in a cup, the spoon is left on the saucer.
Table manners for eating soup. Hold the soupspoon by resting the end of the handle on your middle finger, with your thumb on top. Dip the spoon sideways into the soup at the near edge of the bowl, then skim from the front of the bowl to the back. Sip from the side of the spoon, avoid improper table manners and do not to slurp. To retrieve the last spoonful of soup, slightly tip the bowl away from you and spoon in the way that works best.
If you want a bite of bread while eating your soup, don't hold the bread in one hand and your soupspoon in the other. Instead, place the spoon on the underplate, then use the same hand to take the bread to your mouth.
Table manners for eating french onion soup. To break through the layer of cheese to the soup, twirl a small amount of cheese on your spoon until it forms a small clump. Then cut the strand off neatly by pressing the spoon edge against the edge of the bowl; you could also use a knife or fork for cutting. Eat the clump of cheese and then enjoy the soup. If any strands of cheese trail to your mouth, bite them off cleanly so that they fall.
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There are two main schools of etiquette related to cutting meat. In the American style, also called the "zig-zag," you begin by holding your knife in your right hand and your fork in your left. Your index finger should extend down the back of the utensils; don't hold them like pencils or clench them in your fists. Use the fork to pin the meat and, with the knife, cut enough for a single bite.
After cutting the first bite, place the knife on the plate. Do not let it touch the table or tablecloth after using it. Transfer the fork to your right hand, spear the piece of steak you just cut, and move it to your mouth. Repeat this process one bite at a time; cutting your meat into many pieces beforehand is untidy, and putting more than one bite in your mouth can be awkward, if someone speaks to you.
Outside of the U.S., cutting etiquette is a little simpler. Hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right to begin with, just as in the American style. After cutting, use the knife to hold the cut meat in place and spear it with the fork, which remains in the left hand. Use the fork to transfer the meat to your mouth. Simpler and more efficient, this method enjoys some support, even among Americans.
-shernice

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The etiquette of Indian dining varies with the region in India. Typically, both in urban and rural settings, Indians wash their hands thoroughly prior to dining, then eat with their hands, without any cutlery.[1][2] This practice is historic and premised on the cultural premise that eating is a sensual activity, and touch is part of the experience along with the taste, aroma of the food, and its presentation such as on a Thali, or on a large plate made from washed banana leaf, or stitched and washed leaves.[1] Traditionally, the fingers are also used to feel the temperature of the food to one's taste, and combine flavors such as by tearing a small portion of bread (Roti,Naan) folding it into a small pocket to scoop a desired amount of food.[3] In rural settings, sitting down together on floor mats in comfortable clothes is common. In urban homes, restaurants and hotel settings, tables and chairs are typical, while asking for cutlery and eating entirely or partially with cutlery is very common. The use of knife as cutlery is less common, since most food is prepared to be of bite size.[4][5][6]

Typically, when eating with the help of one's fingers, only one hand is used for eating, the other remains dry and only used to pass dishes or to serve or drink water.[1][6]Strict vegetarian and non-vegetarian people eat together, but the etiquette is not to mix serving utensils between the foods, to respect the spiritual beliefs of non-violence to animals prevalent among the strict vegetarians. Similarly, cleanliness and hygiene is important, and except in the cases of intimacy of a couple or a family, people usually do not dip, serve or accept food with the fingers or cutlery that have gone in someone's mouth. The food which has been dipped with fingers and cutlery used for eating is considered dushita (literally "blemished, spoiled",[7] sometimes jhoota or contaminated). The precept of not contaminating all the food or a drink with bacteria or viruses in one's saliva is of particular concern among older people and when the health of someone could be threatened through cross contamination.[6]

Most food, except bread and desert, is served in the same plate as small servings with or without little cups. Indian food incorporates numerous whole and powdered spices sourced from various roots, barks, seeds, leafs. The whole spices such as cloves, leaves or sticks are not eaten as part of culturally accepted dining practice, just separated and set aside by the diner usually on his or her plate.[8]

Eating is usually with family and friends, with the housewife or women on the table keeping an eye on the table, bringing and offering more food. In larger group meals or celebrations, a volunteer or attendant may not eat with the group, and dedicate himself or herself to bringing meal courses, feeding and serving the group.[5] Asking for water, salt and helping oneself to items is accepted and cheered. Special requests such as less or more heat, yoghurt and other items is usually welcomed. Sometimes the group may eat silently, but asking questions to a loved one, catching up about one's day and conversations are common.[5]

Regionally, the tradition varies from not wasting food on one's plate, to only eating what one feels like and leaving the rest. Washing one's hands after the meal and drying them with a provided towel is a norm.[5]
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For finger food, ketor or a bowl of water for cleaning your fingers usually are provided.

If a sauce is offered, dip once in the communal sauce dish and eat right away. Do not dip the piece that you have tasted back for more sauce! This is okay of course if each diner is given an individual sauce dish.

Tissue paper or serviette usually are prepared for you to wipe your mouth and fingers.

If you must use a toothpick, use it while covering your mouth with both hands.

If there are several pieces in the plate left, do not take the last piece left. What you can do, place the second last piece back into the plate and both remaining pieces are taken simultaneously by you and the person before you.

By Glenda

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1. Once seated, unfold your napkin and use it for occasionally wiping your lips or fingers. At the end of dinner, leave the napkin tidily on the place setting.

2. It is good dinner table etiquette to serve the lady sitting to the right of the host first, then the other ladies in a clockwise direction, and lastly the gentlemen.

3. Hold the knife and fork with the handles in the palm of the hand, forefinger on top, and thumb underneath.

4. While eating, you may if you wish rest the knife and fork on either side of the plate between mouthfuls. When you have finished eating, place them side by side in the center of the plate.

5. If the food presented to you is not to your liking, it is polite to at least make some attempt to eat a small amount of it. Or at the very least, cut it up a little, and move it around the plate!

6. It is quite acceptable to leave some food to one side of your plate if you feel as though you have eaten enough. On the other hand, don't attempt to leave your plate so clean that it looks as though you haven't eaten in days!

7. Desserts may be eaten with both a spoon and fork, or alternatively a fork alone if it is a cake or pastry style sweet.

8. Should a lady wish to be excused for the bathroom, it is polite for the gentlemen to stand up as she leaves the table, sit down again, and then stand once more when she returns.

9. Always make a point of thanking the host and hostess for their hospitality before leaving.

10. It is good dinner table etiquette to send a personal thank you note to the host and hostess shortly afterwards.

-Kobe

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Tables and Seating

Some restaurants in Japan have low tables and cushions on tatami floor instead of (or in addition to) Western style chairs and tables. Shoes and slippers have to be removed before stepping on tatami. Also, avoid stepping onto cushions other than your own.

Wet towels (oshibori) are provided at most restaurant to clean your hands before eating. After ordering, it is common to wait for everyone's order and then to start the meal with the phrase "itadakimasu" ("I gratefully receive"). If a dish is better eaten right away but others at the table have not been served yet, the phrases "osaki ni dōzo" ("please go ahead") or "osaki ni itadakimasu" ("allow me to start before you") can be useful.

When eating from small bowls, it is correct manner to pick up the bowl with your hand and lead it close to your mouth when eating from it; however, larger types of dishes should generally not be picked up. When eating from shared dishes (as it is commonly done at some restaurants such as izakaya), it is polite to use the opposite end of your chopsticks or dedicated serving chopsticks for moving food.

Blowing your nose at the table, burping and audible munching are considered bad manners in Japan. On the other hand, it is considered good style to empty your dishes to the last grain of rice. If there are food items that you do not like or cannot eat, replacements may be available at restaurants or ryokan if you tell them in advance. Otherwise, it is advisable to leave the items on the dish.

After finishing your meal, it is generally good manner to return all your dishes to how they were at the start of the meal. This includes replacing the lids on dishes and putting your chopsticks back on the chopstick rest or in its paper holder. Conclude the meal with the phrase "gochisōsama deshita" ("thank you for the feast") which includes gratitude not only towards the cook but also the ingredients consumed.

Drinking

Do not start drinking until everybody at the table has a drink and the glasses are raised for a drinking salute, which usually is "kampai".

When drinking alcoholic beverages, it is customary to serve each other, rather than pour your own drink. Periodically check your friends' cups and refill their drinks if their cups are getting empty. Likewise, if someone wants to serve you more alcohol, you should drink some from your glass before holding it towards that person.

While it is considered bad manners to become obviously drunk in some formal restaurants, for example high-end restaurants that serve kaiseki ryori (Japanese haute cuisine), the same is not true for other types of restaurants such as izakaya, as long as you do not bother other guests.

If you do not drink alcohol, it is not impolite to say so and request for other beverages instead. Non-alcoholic beverages that are usually available include alcohol-free beer, tea, juices and carbonated drinks.
-Janessa

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As a guest at a meal, one should be particular about one’s appearance and determine whether to bring small gifts or good wine, according the degree of relationship with the master of the banquet. It is important to attend and be punctual.
On arrival one should first introduce oneself, or let the master of the banquet do the introduction if unknown to others, and then take a seat in accordance with the master of the banquet’s arrangement.
If the guest of honor or most senior member is not seated, other people are not allowed to be seated. If he hasn’t eaten, others should not begin to eat. When making toasts, the first toast is made from the seat of honor and continuing down the order of prominence.
When eating a meal in China, people are expected to behave in a civilized manner (according to Chinese customs) , pay attention to table manners and practice good dining habits. In order to avoid offense diners should pay attention to the following points:

Let older people eat first, or if you hear an elder say "let's eat", you can start to eat. You should not steal a march on the elders.

You should pick up your bowl with your thumb on the mouth of the bowl, first finger, middle finger the third finger supporting the bottom of the bowl and palm empty. If you don’t pick up your bowl, bend over the table, and eat facing your bowl, it will be regarded as bad table manners. Moreover, it will have the consequence of compressing the stomach and restricting digestion.

When helping yourself to the dishes, you should take food first from the plates in front of you rather than those in the middle of the table or in front of others. It's bad manners to use your chopsticks to burrow through the food and "dig for treasure" and keep your eyes glued to the plates.

When finding your favorite dish, you should not gobble it up as quickly as possible or put the plate in front of yourself and proceed to eat like a horse. You should consider others at the table. If there is not much left on a plate and you want to finish it, you should consult others. If they say they don’t want any more, then you can eat proceed.

Concentrate on the meal and your companions. Watching television, using your phone, or carrying on some other activity while having a meal is considered a bad habit.

You should try to refill your bowl with rice yourself and take the initiative to fill the bowls of elders with rice and food from the dishes. If elders fill your bowl or add food to your bowl, you should express your thanks.
Tea usually is served as soon as you have a seat in a restaurant. A waiter/waitress serves you tea while you read the menu and decide what to order. The tea pot is left with you on the table after everyone around the table's cup is filled with tea. Guests then serve themselves.

When someone pours tea into your cup, you can tap the table with your first two fingers two or three times, showing thanks to the pourer for the service and of being enough tea. The pourer will stop pouring when seeing the gesture.
When eating, you should close your mouth to chew food well before you swallow it, which is not only a requirement of etiquette, but also better for digestion. You should by no means open your mouth wide, fill it with large pieces of food and eat up greedily. Don’t put too much food into your mouth at a time to avoid leaving a gluttonous impression. Neither should you stretch your neck, open your mouth wide and extend your tongue to catch food you are lifting to your mouth.

When removing bones or other inedible parts of the meal from your mouth, use chopsticks or a hand to take them and put them on a side plate (or the table) in front of you, instead of spitting them directly onto the table or the ground.

If there is food around your mouth, use a tissue or a napkin to wipe it, instead of licking it with your tongue. When chewing food, don’t make noises.

It is best not to talk with others with your mouth full. Be temperate in laughing lest you spew your food or the food goes down your windpipe and causes choking. If you need to talk, you should speak little and quietly.

If you want to cough or sneeze, use your hand or a handkerchief to cover your mouth and turn away. If you find something unpleasant in your mouth when chewing or phlegm in the throat, you should leave the dinner table to spit it out.
By Glenda

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Etiquette is important because it implies polite behavior and helps to build relationships with people whether it is in the workplace or at a party. Etiquette is one way to show respect for other people and to request respect from other people

When a person lets go of proper etiquette they often offend other people around them and can lose their job or lose a friendship. Etiquette differs around the world and changes from culture to culture. It can even change slightly from city to city within one country. There are also rules of etiquette when it comes to issues such as plagiarism, copyright infringement, online auctions, graffiti and hacking.

Etiquette includes an ethical view. It requires people to understand how their actions can affect others and to take responsibility for their actions. One place where etiquette is always necessary is the workplace. Good office etiquette behavior can help a person find success in their field. To practice good office etiquette, a person needs to get to the workplace and all of their scheduled meetings on time. It is disrespectful to other people's time when a person is consistently late. It is also important for people in the workplace to maintain a professional appearance and to use manners as well as their indoor voices when at work for proper etiquette.
-Janessa

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Etiquette (/ˈɛtᵻˌkɛt/ or /ˈɛtᵻkᵻt/, French: [e.ti.kɛt]) is a code of behavior that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group.
-Janessa

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1.Chew with your mouth closed
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2.Don't burp within ear shot of someone else
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3.Don't fart within nose shot of someone else
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4.If you bump someone, say something like "Excuse me."
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5.Don't talk louder than you need to (particularly annoying is someone on the telephone, oblivious to the people that surround them).

6.Wait your turn in line, just like everyone else
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7.Say "goodbye," when you end a phone conversation.

8.Say "thank you," if somebody does something for you that they didn't have to
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9.Say "I'm sorry," if you've accidentally wronged someone.
10.Don't swear profanities and curse in public, it will give people a bad impression.
-Shernice

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Dining Etiquette- how to call a waiter properly

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Dining Etiquette- how to call a waiter properly

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Do's
1.     Raise your hand, but don't wave.
2.    Make eye contact with the waiter.
3.     Remember that if the food does not taste good that the waiter is not responsible; if the food is cool, then it would be uncommon that the waiting staff is at fault, but it could happen.
Don’t:
·       Changing your mind over dishes after they have been ordered
·       Telling your waiter it is time to order than make them stand there for 10 minutes because you really have not decided what you want.
·       Talking about your waiter even if he or she is standing right there.
·       Ask for separate checks after the waiter bring you the bill or order dessert after the waiter brings the bill
·       Asking the waiter to come back over and over again to take your order.
·       Harassing other wait staff/customers.
-Janessa and shernice

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1.     Unfold your napkin and place it on your knee.
2.    While eating, rest the knife and fork on either side of the plate between mouthfuls. When you have finished eating, place them side by side in the center of the plate.
3.     Sit properly. Cross your legs at the heels or simply keep them closed, especially when wearing skirts and dresses.
4.     Wait for some signal that the meal is beginning, such as the hostess lifting her fork (this is the most common signal that guests may begin).
5.     Ask politely (by name if possible--don't just announce to the entire table "pass the salt!") and smile when you need a utensil or other item. Be sure to thank the person who fetches it for you.
- Janessa and shernice

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1.     If eating soup, spoon the soup up away from you, then eat the soup from the spoon ( try not to slurp)
2.    If you have a bread roll served to you when you sit down, wait to see if anyone else is eating it. The roll is usually to eat with dinner.
3.     If there are lots of different sets of cutlery beside the plate, start at the outside and work in. If you still don’t know, have a look to see what the other guests are doing/using.
4.     Hold the knife and fork with the handles in the palm of the hand, forefinger on top, and thumb underneath.
5.     If you are served first, do not start eating until the other guests at you table are served too.
6.     If you need something, do not reach across the table to get it.
7.    Do not wave your knife, fork, spoon etc. in the air。
- Janessa and Shernice

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Dining etiquette-how to decline food politely.

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Dining etiquette-how to decline food politely.

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1.     Decline politely. That will do. No need to explain why.
2.    Give an excuse. Maybe next time/ I’m not hungry or thirsty

3.     Keep some food on the table. Whether or not you eat it, this will keep others from offering you more food that you don’t like.

4.     Pretend to be busy.
-Janessa and shernice

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Dining etiquette is an area of etiquette which pertains to dining, whether at home or out in a restaurant. Etiquette in general is a series of suggestions and rules for behavior which are designed to ensure that people behave consistently and within the norms of politeness. Many people receive some etiquette education as they grow up from family members and teachers, and it is also possible to take classes which provide instruction in etiquette.
-Janessa and shernice