From : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_manners
Table manners are the etiquette used when eating. This includes the
appropriate use of utensils. Different cultures have different
standards for table manners. Many table manners evolved out of
practicality. For example, it is generally impolite to put elbows on
tables since doing so creates a risk of tipping over bowls and cups.
Within different families or groups, there may be less rigorous
enforcement of some traditional table manners of their culture while
still maintaining others. For example, some families ignore elbows on
the table or mixing of foods.
For example, There is the example of attitude in British table manner:
* The fork is held in your left hand and the knife is held in your
right.
* You should hold your knife with the handle in your palm and your
fork in the other hand with the prongs pointing downwards.
* If you're eating a dessert, your fork (if you have one) should
be held in the left hand and the spoon in the right.
* When eating soup, you should hold your spoon in your right hand
and tip the bowl away from you, scooping the soup in movements away
from yourself.
* It is not acceptable to use your fingers at the table to eat or
push food onto your fork. You may, however, eat some foods such as
fruit, sandwiches, hamburgers, crisps, chips or pizza with your fingers.
* If there are a number of knives or forks, then you should start
from the outside set working your way in as each course is served.
* Drinks should always be to the right of your plate with the
bread roll to the left.
* When eating bread rolls, break off a piece before buttering. Use
your knife only to butter the bread, not to cut it.
* You should not start eating before your host does or instructs
you to do so. At larger meals, it is considered okay to start eating
once others have been served.
* When you're finished, place your knife and fork together at six
o'clock with your fork on the left (tines facing up) and knife on the
right, with the knife blade facing in. This signals that you are finished.
* Your napkin should never be screwed up. Nor should it be folded
neatly as that would suggest that your host might plan to use it again
without washing it - just leave is neatly but loosely.
* Never blow your nose on your napkin. Place it on your lap and
use it to dab your mouth if you make a mess.
* It is considered rude to answer the telephone at the table. If
you need to take an urgent call, excuse yourself and go outside.
* Always ask for permission from the host and excuse yourself if
you need to leave the table. You should place your napkin on your seat
until you return.
* If you must leave the table or are resting, your fork should be
at eight o'clock and your knife at four o'clock (with the blade
inwards). Once an item of cutlery has been used, it should not touch
the table again.
* The food should be brought to your mouth on the fork; you should
sit straight and not lean towards your plate.
* Dishes should be served from the right, and taken away from the
right. Unless the food is placed on your plate at the table, then it
should arrive from the left.
* Drinks should be served from the right.
* Never lean across somebody else's plate. If you need something
to be passed, ask the person closest to it. If you have to pass
something, only pass it if you are closest to it and pass it directly
to them if you can.
* Salt & pepper should be passed together.
* Do not take food from a neighbor plate and don't ask to do so.
* You must not put your elbows on the table.
* If pouring a drink for yourself, offer to pour a drink for your
neighbors before serving yourself.
* If extra food is on the table, ask others first if they would
like it before taking it yourself.
* When chewing food, close your mouth and only talk when you have
swallowed it.
* Swallow all food before eating more or having a drink.
* Do not slurp your food or eat loudly. Burping or sneezing at the
table should be avoided, too.
* Never pick food out of your teeth with your fingernails.
* Try to eat all the food you are served.
* Glasses served in a wine glass or other stemmed-glass should be
held at the stem.
* Always remember "regular" manners. Remember to say "please" and
"thank you".
But Indonesia country the people is not using attitude of table manner
just for some city who using table manner for example in Java,
Yogyakarta, but for me, I don't care about it. some times I never
confusing it, I will use attitude when I am in Restaurant or etc, but
if I am in my house I don't care about attitude some times I eat in
Bedroom, in living room or I eat when I watching movie. Because my
parent never angry. I know it is not good but its like my habit. but I
suggest don't try this at home, because it is not good.
Table manners are the etiquette used when eating. This includes the
appropriate use of utensils. Different cultures have different
standards for table manners. Many table manners evolved out of
practicality. For example, it is generally impolite to put elbows on
tables since doing so creates a risk of tipping over bowls and cups.
Within different families or groups, there may be less rigorous
enforcement of some traditional table manners of their culture while
still maintaining others. For example, some families ignore elbows on
the table or mixing of foods.
For example, There is the example of attitude in British table manner:
* The fork is held in your left hand and the knife is held in your
right.
* You should hold your knife with the handle in your palm and your
fork in the other hand with the prongs pointing downwards.
* If you're eating a dessert, your fork (if you have one) should
be held in the left hand and the spoon in the right.
* When eating soup, you should hold your spoon in your right hand
and tip the bowl away from you, scooping the soup in movements away
from yourself.
* It is not acceptable to use your fingers at the table to eat or
push food onto your fork. You may, however, eat some foods such as
fruit, sandwiches, hamburgers, crisps, chips or pizza with your fingers.
* If there are a number of knives or forks, then you should start
from the outside set working your way in as each course is served.
* Drinks should always be to the right of your plate with the
bread roll to the left.
* When eating bread rolls, break off a piece before buttering. Use
your knife only to butter the bread, not to cut it.
* You should not start eating before your host does or instructs
you to do so. At larger meals, it is considered okay to start eating
once others have been served.
* When you're finished, place your knife and fork together at six
o'clock with your fork on the left (tines facing up) and knife on the
right, with the knife blade facing in. This signals that you are finished.
* Your napkin should never be screwed up. Nor should it be folded
neatly as that would suggest that your host might plan to use it again
without washing it - just leave is neatly but loosely.
* Never blow your nose on your napkin. Place it on your lap and
use it to dab your mouth if you make a mess.
* It is considered rude to answer the telephone at the table. If
you need to take an urgent call, excuse yourself and go outside.
* Always ask for permission from the host and excuse yourself if
you need to leave the table. You should place your napkin on your seat
until you return.
* If you must leave the table or are resting, your fork should be
at eight o'clock and your knife at four o'clock (with the blade
inwards). Once an item of cutlery has been used, it should not touch
the table again.
* The food should be brought to your mouth on the fork; you should
sit straight and not lean towards your plate.
* Dishes should be served from the right, and taken away from the
right. Unless the food is placed on your plate at the table, then it
should arrive from the left.
* Drinks should be served from the right.
* Never lean across somebody else's plate. If you need something
to be passed, ask the person closest to it. If you have to pass
something, only pass it if you are closest to it and pass it directly
to them if you can.
* Salt & pepper should be passed together.
* Do not take food from a neighbor plate and don't ask to do so.
* You must not put your elbows on the table.
* If pouring a drink for yourself, offer to pour a drink for your
neighbors before serving yourself.
* If extra food is on the table, ask others first if they would
like it before taking it yourself.
* When chewing food, close your mouth and only talk when you have
swallowed it.
* Swallow all food before eating more or having a drink.
* Do not slurp your food or eat loudly. Burping or sneezing at the
table should be avoided, too.
* Never pick food out of your teeth with your fingernails.
* Try to eat all the food you are served.
* Glasses served in a wine glass or other stemmed-glass should be
held at the stem.
* Always remember "regular" manners. Remember to say "please" and
"thank you".
But Indonesia country the people is not using attitude of table manner
just for some city who using table manner for example in Java,
Yogyakarta, but for me, I don't care about it. some times I never
confusing it, I will use attitude when I am in Restaurant or etc, but
if I am in my house I don't care about attitude some times I eat in
Bedroom, in living room or I eat when I watching movie. Because my
parent never angry. I know it is not good but its like my habit. but I
suggest don't try this at home, because it is not good.
