Rules Long Forgotten...Table Manners!

So, I wouldn't say that I am always Miss Prim and Proper but at the same time, I believe that good manners go a very long way. Nothing is a bigger turn off than poor etiquette. If I can't handle your table manners, surely, I will be mortified to take you anywhere.

Here are some of the biggies:

Mealtimes:

1. Napkins: The rule of thumb is that if you are in a restaurant, your napkin goes on you lap. And when you excuse yourself you put your napkin on the seat of your chair. That's where most people fail, but think about it--do you REALLY want someone's dirty napkin all to close to your meal...YUCK.

2. Knives: USE THEM. It is rude to stuff any food item into your mouth. Where it is your meat or an oversized piece of lettuce it's always best, and much less awkward, when you trim things down to bite sized portions.

Funny Story:

My high school boyfriend almost choked on his steak when he didn't cut it enough.

Worst Part: He almost died at my mom's birthday dinner, just a month into dating me! Awkward.

3. Gentlemen: On a date, please pay the bill...chivalry is not dead!

Ladies: SAY THANK YOU.

4. Buttering your Bread: Technically you should take butter from the dish and put it on the side of the plate, the tear bite sized pieces and butter them.

Bonus:

You may eat less bread, because following this rule makes eating a pain in the butt.

5. When you are finished, place both your fork and knife at the right side of your plate at an angle...this signals that you are no longer eating!