How to Have Good Table Manners

Having table manners can leave a great impression on your fellow guests, and it will help everyone feel happy and comfortable as they enjoy their meal. .

Put your phone on silent

No one wants to be interrupted by a ringing phone. Before you head to the table, put your phone on silent or vibrate and put it away in a pocket or a purse. Try to keep your phone off the table while you eat. . If you get an important phone call, excuse yourself from the table to take it so you don't disturb any other guests.

Wait for everyone to be seated

This includes the host, too! If you're at a dinner party, let everyone get settled before you touch your place setting. The same goes for a restaurant—once your party is seated, you can start getting settled. If there isn't assigned seating, give the guest of honor or the host the best seat at the table. .

Eat slowly and with your mouth closed

. If you want to say something, finish what's in your mouth and swallow before speaking up. Eat your food slowly and one bite at a time to avoid wolfing anything down. The same goes for drinking: try to take small sips and avoid splashing your drink.

A dinner party is about more than just food. As you eat, be sure to talk to the other guests around you and join in the topic of conversation. Be sure to chew and swallow your food thoroughly before you start talking, and listen attentively to those around you.

A. Participate in the conversation

B. Share the same topic with other guests

C. Try not to show anyone your food as you chew

D. It can be a distraction to keep it so close to the food

E. Everyone else can have a seat wherever they'd like to

F. Anyone can show their interest and hobbies while having dinner

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