We’ve all been preached to about putting our elbows on the table or asking to be excused from dinner. Still, there are things that no person should do in front of their family at the dinner table.
Since the holidays are fast approaching, I find it reasonable to give you all some tips about what not to do at your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
It’s important to go over certain aspects to table etiquette because a lot of it is overlooked.
Seating:
Although it is a good idea to sit as close as comfortable to the table, please do not sit on the table and eat off of your lap. Many people find this act slightly disturbing.
You also shouldn’t put your feet so far under the table that your feet are resting on the lap of the person seated across from you. Yes, this seems pretty comfy, but some people are afraid of feet.
When seated, stay seated. Dinner is not the time to have a full out marathon. We want to eat, not exercise.
Eating:
Do not shove more than one fork/spoonful of food in your mouth. You might choke and that’s extremely rude to the server.
Eat at a normal pace. No one wants to see you eat at light speed. On the other hand, no one wants to sit there for hours as you finish your first bite of the meal.
Please don’t take your utensils and put them in your nose as a joke. Sure, it seems funny but look around. No one is laughing.
Conversation:
Do not make fart jokes unless circumstances deem it necessary. You will know when the time is right. Only say one, otherwise it will be considered too much.
You need to make an effort to stay away from topics like relationships, your sex life, or your strange addictions. This may seem like an interesting conversational topic, it might turn into an interfamily escapade.
Refrain yourself from belching the alphabet. We all know you can do it. We don’t need to hear it a hundredth time. During dinner. While I’m eating.
I really hope this gave you all some insight as to what not to do at your family dinners. Please take into consideration that all families are different and if your family accepts any of these things, that’s okay. We still love you.
Kristen Mabry
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