10 Bad Table Manners You Must Avoid
Let’s face it, bad table manners can be very bothersome to the point it can affect the entire dining experience. We all want to have a pleasant time eating our meals with our family and friends, so it is important to be mindful and pay attention to this list so that we can take notes of what to avoid when dining out.
10 Bad Table Manners, Avoid Them!
1. Double-Dipping
The infamous act of dipping a morsel, taking a bite, and then dipping again is nothing short of a communal crime. Please refrain from doing this when you’re sharing a dish with your table. This habit not only spreads germs but also showcases a disregard for others.
2. Hogging the Best Parts
Whether it’s picking out all the shrimp from a dish or devouring the crispy skin off a roast, taking the best part of a communal dish without considering others is a clear breach of dining decorum. Be mindful of others– if you’ve taken the best or biggest portion of one dish, give others a turn for the next.
3. Chewing with Your Mouth Open
This is a classic violation of table manners. The sight and sound of someone masticating with their mouth open is not only off-putting but also disrupts the dining ambiance. Pay attention to your mouth when you’re eating please, nothing is worse than when some of the bits came out and spatter the people next and across you.
4. Touching All the Food
Imagine watching someone handle every piece of dessert on a shared platter, as if they were inspecting each one. Not only that this is unsanitary, it is also inconsiderate, ruining the presentation of the dish can leave others with no appetite for what remains.
5. Using Your Phone at the Table
In the age of digital distraction, nothing is more disruptive than a ringing phone at the dinner table. Answering calls or texting during a meal is not only rude but also detracts from the social experience. Enjoy and be present!
6. Blowing Your Nose at the Table
This one is just downright, unacceptable. Clearing your sinuses while others are enjoying their meal is a sign of disrespect. If the need arises, excuse yourself to the restroom—no one wants to hear or see this while dining.
7. Being Rude to the Server
Treating others like how you want to be treated and treating servers with anything less than respect is a grave mistake. They are there to enhance your dining experience, not to be at your beck and call. Politeness and patience are the hallmarks of a true diner.
8. Reaching Across the Table
Stretching across the table to grab an item, rather than asking for it to be passed, disrupts the dining flow and invades others’ personal space. Especially it risks for you to knock the dishes and glasses, turning a pleasant time to a bad experience if some wine is spilled and stain other people’s clothes.
9. Talking with Your Mouth Full
Engaging in conversation with a full mouth is not only unappealing but also hinders clear communication. Always finish chewing before you speak.
10. Fidgeting at the Table
Constantly adjusting your tie, playing with your jewelry, or fiddling with your utensils can be distracting. Sit calmly and focus on the meal and company. If you need a moment to respite, seek sanctuary in the restroom for a moment and return once you’re calm and comfortable.
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