Mastering the Art of Table Manners
Many U.S. table manners
originated in Old England
with the Anglo-Saxons,
about 1000 A.D.
To eat soup, you dip the spoon
in the soup away from you and
eat from the side of the spoon.
Do not slurp or tilt the bowl.
Video
Origin of forks
Compare cultures
What cultural practices do you know of?
Let’s talk about where we use these
manners
Sneezing/coughing rules
Use your words! (please, thank you,
please pass, may I, excuse me)
Pass to the right (counterclockwise)
Chew with your mouth closed
Avoid slurping (drink soup from the side of the
spoon)
Don’t use your utensils like a shovel
Don’t pick your teeth at the table
Use your napkin!
Wait until you’re done chewing to take a drink
Cut only one piece of food at a time
Butter each piece of bread
Posture! No ___________ on the table.
“Excuse me” and “please pass,” “thank you!”
Generally: forks on the left, spoons and
knives on the right
FORKS
Drinks on the right
1” from the table edge
Napkins never cover your silverware
Explore the rich history and essential tips of table manners with Mrs. Milburn. Discover the origins of US table manners, proper dining etiquette like soup consumption and utensil usage, and the significance of good manners in various settings. Learn about cultural practices, place settings, and the top ten rules for polished dining. Enhance your dining experiences by honing your manners!
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Etiquette With Mrs. Milburn
Food Fact, Standard 5 Many U.S. table manners originated in Old England with the Anglo-Saxons, about 1000 A.D.
Food Fact To eat soup, you dip the spoon in the soup away from you and eat from the side of the spoon. Do not slurp or tilt the bowl.
Good Table Manners! Video
What we know about manners? Origin of forks Compare cultures What cultural practices do you know of?
Where do we need manners? Let s talk about where we use these manners Sneezing/coughing rules Use your words! (please, thank you, please pass, may I, excuse me) Pass to the right (counterclockwise)
The Top Ten Chew with your mouth closed Avoid slurping (drink soup from the side of the spoon) Don t use your utensils like a shovel Don t pick your teeth at the table Use your napkin! Wait until you re done chewing to take a drink Cut only one piece of food at a time Butter each piece of bread Posture! No ___________ on the table. Excuse me and please pass, thank you!
Rules for Place Settings Generally: forks on the left, spoons and knives on the right FORKS Drinks on the right 1 from the table edge Napkins never cover your silverware
