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When dinning, avoid reaching across people to grab something on the table like toothpick, towel, seasoning, et al politely ask the person closest to those items to pass what you need across to you.
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If you're with other people at a table, always say 'excuse me' whenever you need to leave the table. Don't just stand and walk away without saying a word.
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Don't belch or fart at meal time. If you do so unknowingly, apologize immediately for it.
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If you're invited for a meal, do not begin to eat until everyone is seated and the host is seated too.
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Avoid slurping, blowing your nose, or other gross noises. If you really need to take care of anything, excuse yourself to take care of whatever you need to take care of.
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Etiquette and Manners
Non-FictionA pattern of behaviour or conduct that is considered proper or not may vary depending on the culture and values of the people of a particular region or society. However, polite behaviour is perceived the same way everywhere, and the genuine regard f...
