Dining Table's Manners

Yes definitely! i follow table manners its because its a teaching from our very own ancestors and it is one of showing respect to others who are eating at the same time with you on the table. BUt honestly sometimes i forgot table manners especially when i am alone in our house and if i am with my friends because the most imporant thing to us is the happiness hehe^_^ But its just sometimes. I still follow table manners :)

Yes i do behave well while eating, be it at home, restaurant or at some one else' house and I expect people to do the same..It is disgusting to sit and eat with people who doesnt give a damn to manners. The other day one of our distant relatives, who is a millionare came to dine with us with his family. His daughter was too demanding...she is in grade 6 and was making her voice heard by saying that she needs specific pieces of chicken without gravy or else she will not eat..This very person was taking meat balls with hands inspite of a tongs in the plate...oh what do you say to these people!!!

In fact I think the Chinese table manners are not so strict. Usually we will use one hand to hold the bowl, and the other hand to hold the chopsticks. It is a kind of respect. And it is better not to be selective to the food in the dish. It will be rude. And if you take some food already, it is better not to put it back. I love China

Hi yspmyl, True that I too believe in the table manners thing. But I think it is important to observe these more strictly when you are at a gathering or a party. If not, then you can be strict with them and also try to go against them at times especially when you are all alone As almost all of such mannerisms depend on culture to culture, place, we should learn the new ones in case we are planning to go over or have them around - From the example, I believe the person was either not aware of the Chinese Way of eating Cheers, theSids.

Yes indeed, our family is very particular with table manners. I will enumerate below those that I can remember: 1) Do not speak when the mouth is full 2) Do not put too much food on your plate, it is better to take second serving than taking all the food on your plate at once 3) Do not make sound while sipping soup 4) Use the serving spoon 5) Do not raise your feet on your chair and your knees showing on the edge of the table 7) Put together the fork and spoon the across the plate with the handle pointing the right side once done with the meal 8) Chew your food slowly and do not fill your mouth with too much food. 9) Do not sip the soup from the bowl, use a table spoon for that. In other Asian ountries, it is their culture to sip the soup directly from the bowl, this is a bad table manner in my country. 10) Do not burp while on the table. These table manners has been taught by our parents and also being taught to the next generation.

that is chinese table manners. i studied table etiquette and i use whenever it is needed.

First come First served, Help yourself, and every person for them selves, if you walk away hungry that's your fault. Cutlery, including chopsticks is optional. Oh, and chew with your mouth closed. Sincerely and With Appreciation.

I knew some table manner as well. But i think about your story, such thing is not just available on table, but also on many side in our life. People need to have high education and living in a good society so all people can value each other. It's just like when we are talking with other people, we shouldn't talk when the other talk to us, the manner is we should listen to the opposite first before we get our chance to start talk. Have a nice day and happy mylotting.

That man must be too hungry to forget his manners. I think it is indeed rude to overtake someone who is still taking some food. It would appear that the person doing this must be very hungry or just plain greedy for food. That would be very embarrassing if everybody will give you that look because you behave so rudely.

Logically, it is improper and impolite manner in doing so if most of the people never want to wait for their turn to take the foods. Moreover, the Chinese dinning table is in a round shape, the whole situation will be in a mess. Just be patient and wait for our turn to take the foods. This is what had been taught since I were a young boy.

Yes. Definitely, I think even in any culture or country crossing over someone while getting the food is a bad act. Everyone must take turns in taking the food in the serving platter. In my observation, in my own household, as Filipinos we respect who ever reached for the food first. For example, I and my brother took the food at the same time, I have to move back and give way to my older brother or my parents. Older person must get first. We must not use our own spoon or fork in getting the food. We should use the serving spoon or fork. No one should leave the tale unless everyone is finished eating. We must not speak when our mouth is full. And lastly, the last one to finish eating must be the one who'll wash the dishes. These the things my family practices in our very own household. Happy mylotting!

yes what ever you said was absolutely correct. It is good to follow the table manners. because it also indicates our culture and dignity and way of respecting the others. hence one has to follow the table manners. as far as concerned to me i will definitely follow the table manners. And i wont leave abruptly when i was having food with my friends or others who are known to me. and i always try to use the correct method to take my food. Thanks for posting this useful discussion. happy lotting friend.