Formal Dining Etiquette

[migtig]

It's not something I enjoy, but I voted worthwile. If I had not been schooled in proper decorum, I would have really felt out of place or uncomfortable at some of the formal events I have attended in DC. I also probably wouldn't have ever been invited to anything again if I had committed some grevious faux pas. Now that being said, if I am chowing down with friends, watch your fingers.

 

[vraiblonde]

and if you are in an elegant situation; should definantly be used. I will teach my children correctly-so if the need arrives (not at my house for dayum sure) they will be prepared.

Exactly. Dining etiquette is like insurance - better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

 

[Otter]

And for the record, I voted worthwhile. It may be putting on airs, acting all uppity to some people, but I find that all the fanciness and pretention can be quite enjoyable, and gives a touch of class to a formal occasion, or professional business dinner. It can be a pleasant and enjoyable experience.

Whats your address, I have the various forks, knives, spoons plus the individual s/p shakers and a handydandy escarot tong that I swiped at the last fancy dinner I was at. I'll send em to you for practice..

 

[RoseRed]

table manners are a must.....

and if you are in an elegant situation; should definantly be used. I will teach my children correctly-so if the need arrives (not at my house for dayum sure) they will be prepared.

so I say worthwhile....

Taught them how to use a spork, huh?

 

[AC/DC]

Taught them how to use a spork, huh?

FOON.......

 

[Toxick]

Whats your address, I have the various forks, knives, spoons plus the individual s/p shakers and a handydandy escarot tong that I swiped at the last fancy dinner I was at. I'll send em to you for practice..

Nah - I don't need to own any of these thing. The only place I find those things to be useful is in restaraunts or other people's parties or events.




At the house we all just line up at a trough and eat with our hands, or just bury our faces in the food.

Farting and singing is also encouraged.

 

[mAlice]

Taught them how to use a spork, huh?

 

[baileydog]

9 1/2 weeks

Yea Baby!

 

[vraiblonde]

It makes sense, but I've never heard about this particular facet of etiquette. I'll have to add that to my lexicon of table manners.

Well, I have a thousand of them, that's for sure. Gran and her pals used to entertain formally a lot and I was taught even as a small child to say, "No thank you - I'm sure you seasoned it perfectly."

 

[kwillia]

Well, I have a thousand of them, that's for sure. Gran and her pals used to entertain formally a lot and I was taught even as a small child to say, "No thank you - I'm sure you seasoned it perfectly."

So you saying Granny would get a little upset if I whipped out the Mrs. Dash and ketchup packets...

 

[K_Jo]

So you saying Granny would get a little upset if I whipped out the Mrs. Dash and ketchup packets...

Better leave the Molly McButter at home, too.

 

[Toxick]

Well, I have a thousand of them, that's for sure. Gran and her pals used to entertain formally a lot and I was taught even as a small child to say, "No thank you - I'm sure you seasoned it perfectly."

Well kudos to Gran. She sounds like an elegant and smart lady.

 

[vraiblonde]

So you saying Granny would get a little upset if I whipped out the Mrs. Dash and ketchup packets...

Only if you were her granddaughter. She couldn't have cared less about other peoples' manners. In fact, she always said it was rude to notice, even if someone was hanging from the chandelier with the family pet in their jaws.

Did you ever see "To Kill a Mockingbird"? The scene when the neighbor kid starts pouring syrup all over his food and Scout says, "What in the Sam Hill are you doing??", then Cal takes her out to the kitchen and lectures her?

That was Gran.

 

[Pete]

FOON.......

 

[jazz lady]

I hate that elegance in general has gone the way of the dinosaur, so I say worthwhile.

I love to go to an elegant restaurant and dine in style.

 

[kwillia]

I love to go to an elegant restaurant and dine in style.

Wanna meet at Bob Evans for dinner later...:shrug:

 

[Oz]

My grandmother says the only real table manners you need to know are chew with your mouth closed and don't blow your nose at the table. If you can get those two down, you're golden.

Unfortunately, I don't think many folks realize how often they break the two golden rules above.

 

[jazz lady]

Wanna meet at Bob Evans for dinner later...:shrug:

Not up to my standards.

 

[Toxick]

FOON.......

Izzat anything like poon?

 

[alex]

It's not something I enjoy, but I voted worthwile. If I had not been schooled in proper decorum, I would have really felt out of place or uncomfortable at some of the formal events I have attended in DC. I also probably wouldn't have ever been invited to anything again if I had committed some grevious faux pas. Now that being said, if I am chowing down with friends, watch your fingers.

I totally agree. It was so nice to go to a fancy restaurant with our son recently and he knew which fork to use, etc. He has even been know to correct me if I set the table wrong at home.