{"id":3697,"date":"2017-12-04T18:50:59","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T17:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stilleben.it\/le-regole-del-bon-ton-tavola\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T15:08:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T13:08:50","slug":"table-manners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stilleben.it\/en\/table-manners\/","title":{"rendered":"Table manners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether it be a formal or informal occasion, whether you are the host or the guest, if you want to make a good impression, it is important to know what good table manners are. First impressions count. Here is a list of clear rules to follow to maintain decorum at table without losing spontaneity.<\/p>\n

1) \u00a0 \u00a0Whether in the restaurant or at home, a gallant gesture that is never out of fashion is for the man to pull out the chair for his companion or ladies present so that they can sit down easily.<\/p>\n

2) \u00a0 \u00a0The napkin must be laid on the lap without being extended completely. When you get up from the table, place it to the left of the plate, closing it without folding it.<\/p>\n

3) \u00a0 \u00a0Between one course and the next, keep your hands on the table, with your elbows close to your body.<\/p>\n

4) \u00a0 Do not eye up the plates of other people to try to bargain for titbits.<\/p>\n

5) \u00a0 \u00a0Help yourself to bread only after the food has been served. Never cut it with a knife but break it and take one small mouthful at a time, trying not to cover your part of the table in crumbs. Bread sticks are eaten without being broken first.<\/p>\n

6) \u00a0 \u00a0Do not stretch over the table for the water: it is much easier to ask for it.<\/p>\n

7) \u00a0 \u00a0Never push something to another guest by moving in front of your neighbour.<\/p>\n

8) \u00a0 \u00a0You should not use bread to mop up the sauce left on the plate as a rule; only in the family is it allowed provided that you use a fork and not your fingers to mop up.<\/p>\n

9) \u00a0 Do not put your fork into the serving dish to serve yourself.<\/p>\n

10) \u00a0If you do not wish for a dish, pass the serving dish on directly to your neighbour or just say \u201cno thank you\u201d to the waiter. But you should not refuse food offered in individual plates: if necessary, just take a mouthful and leave the rest.<\/p>\n

11) \u00a0 If wine or water are served, never raise the glass to the bottle and never dilute the wine with water.<\/p>\n

12) \u00a0Do not empty the wine in one go but take several draughts and remember to dry your lips after drinking. Do not throw your head backwards when drinking.<\/p>\n

13) \u00a0Never remove any food from the mouth. The only exceptions are small bones and fish bones.<\/p>\n

14) \u00a0Do not move a used plate whilst waiting for it to be removed from the table.<\/p>\n

15) \u00a0Any liquid food that is served in a cup with handles should be drunk from the cup.<\/p>\n

16) \u00a0Do not make a noise whilst you are chewing and do not \u201csuck up\u201d food in a broth. You can tilt the bowl slightly to collect the remaining food with your spoon. But in this case tilt the bottom of the bowl towards the centre of the table.<\/p>\n

17) \u00a0Do not bend down to \u201cgo towards\u201d the food, but take the food to your mouth and do not blow on food or drink that is too hot: wait for it to cool down.<\/p>\n

18) \u00a0Do not drown the food in sauces but arrange them in the plate near the food. Do not bury food under grated cheese.<\/p>\n

19) \u00a0Never help yourself to salt and pepper with your fingers or the tip of your knife. If necessary, ask for a spoon.<\/p>\n

20) \u00a0Toothpicks are never acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n

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