Modern etiquette at the table are different from those that have been adopted in the nineteenth and early twentieth century.In those days, many of the actions were governed by strict rules that adhere to the most cultured people.At the table dominated traditions and aesthetics.The basis of modern rules of behavior at the table - the desirability and mutual attention of the audience.
hygiene, national traditions and overall aesthetics must also be taken into account owners, the organizers of the reception.Many times depend on where you are going to receive guests, or just to eat together.Rules of etiquette at the table vary depending on the location and status of areas in which there are fellow diners.
So, for a family dinner each participant, a family member or a guest usually knows his place.At the official reception or banquet guests made seat, one way or another pointing intended for them.In a cafe or restaurant etiquette at the table does not regulate choice of visitors.(However, it is accepted that in a cafe woman sat on a place with a better view, or the first to choose for themselves a comfortable place).
only constant for all occasions etiquette at the table concerns utensils.Utensils should be immaculately clean.Dishes and plates must be taken from the bottom, holding their thumb.Fingers should not touch the food.This is true for the rest of the cutlery: spoons, forks, knives.These items need to hold the handle.Glasses, cups and glasses made take the bottom.
rules of etiquette at the table require that the first meal proceeded to the guests seated at the right hand of the master.Normally, the right of the owner sitting lady.Further, the food served on a circle.At home reception usually takes food hostess.It ensures that the plates were filled with guests, cleans the dishes, is engaged in the change of dishes.The hostess served himself last.All dishes are served in addition to the soup decided to offer guests twice.
etiquette table manners also regulates the behavior of guests.I decided to sit at the table, leaning forward slightly, occupying all seat of the chair or stool.
During a conversation with a neighbor is not accepted to raise his voice, turning to him to be only a head.Feet should be kept near the chair.Pulling their pending.On the table must be in the hands only.The elbows should be pressed to the body.Should not be invited to touch the food on a plate and criticize the balance and quality of meals.The more uncivilized criticize any of those present.
not taken a long time to linger at the table.The first is to wake up the landlady, setting an example for others.Men, getting up from the table, in accordance with the rules of etiquette, put a little bow to the owner, neighbors, and sits on the table in front.Chair supposed to put into place.It should help to get up from the table to the ladies.For this man should help the lady to push the chair and possibly shake hands.
This basic knowledge about the behavior of the table, which should be enjoyed by everyone.Of course, if he considers himself a cultural.