Etiquette at the table.

After receiving an invitation to dinner, everyone should carefully prepare for this event. First of all, we must not forget that it is impossible to be late in any case, so as not to upset the owners. Too early also should not come, because they may yet be quite ready to receive.

Immediately after coming to the table, you do not need to sit down, but you should wait for the hostess to be invited. Men are obliged to help the ladies to sit down, after that they can sit down themselves.

Be able to observe the etiquette at the table - perhaps the most important thing that should be invited. Do not pay attention to yourself, we must take into account the interests of people sitting next to each other. It is also unacceptable to put in an awkward position the hosts or any of the guests. To behave naturally and naturally, creating a relaxed environment for those around you.

The rules of good taste at the table are simple, and it is not difficult to learn them. Every man should take care of the ladies who sit on him on both sides. It is not right to swing on a chair, to create a lot of noise, to knock a knife or fork on a plate, and also to rattle a chair, sitting down at a table or, conversely, getting up because of it.

Observing the etiquette at the table, you do not need to immediately start eating, you should wait until the plates of others are filled. Only after this you can start eating. Through the table, you should not stretch your hand to a far-standing dish, just ask about it someone from those sitting next to, not forgetting to thank them at the same time. Ugly to refuse the proposed dish. If it is not to taste, then you need to take a small portion.

The napkin before eating should be spread out on your knees. Etiquette at the table does not allow you to tuck her in the collar or wipe her entire face. You just need to get your lips wet. By the way, talking at the table with a mouth full is very indecent.

The quality of the dishes should not be discussed at the table. Critical comments can offend the hostess, and excessive admiration may seem implausible.

If a fork or spoon accidentally fell to the floor, or a little wine spilled on the table, it is not necessary to focus on it. Also, it is not worth to apologize for your awkwardness before the hostess and neighbors. It is necessary, without attracting attention, to imperceptibly ask for a new device, and tactful and intelligent people will pretend that they have not noticed anything.

It is necessary to remember the etiquette at the table until the end of the dinner. At the end of the meal, the women are the first to rise from the table. Men are obliged to help women get out, and they must stand for the entire time, until the ladies leave the room. After that, they again can sit down in their place and if they want to smoke, but only with the permission of the owners. It is considered indecent at the table to read any correspondence.

Serving the table for dinner is very important for maintaining the positive mood of the guests. After all, everyone knows that a beautifully designed table and dishes, decorated exquisitely, arouse appetite. A beautiful tablecloth, original serving, sparkling clean dishes, a shining smile of the hostess and, of course, fresh flowers, will undoubtedly cause positive emotions and create a good mood.

Serving the table is as follows. Deep bowls are put on small ones, retreating two or three centimeters from the table. On the right side, the instruments are arranged in the order in which they will be used. The knife is placed near the plate, with the blade pointed to it, also on the right. The spoon and fork are placed upward with a concave side, and the plug must be on the left. Before the tip of the knife, a glass of water is put. If a dessert is supposed to be a dish that needs to be cut with a knife, then a dessert fork and a knife are served along with a teaspoon. Small saltcellars are placed near the appliance. The folded napkin is put from the plate on the left. A breadbasket and a vase of flowers must be present on the table.