Table etiquette when taking meals ?

1. Wash your hands before sitting down to eat.

2. Place your napkin on your lap before starting your meal.

3. Wait for everyone at the table to be served before beginning to eat.

4. Chew with your mouth closed and avoid talking with food in your mouth.

5. Use utensils to eat, starting with the outermost utensils and working your way in towards the plate.

6. Do not reach across the table for food or condiments; ask for them to be passed to you.

7. Do not slurp your food or drink loudly.

8. Keep your elbows off the table while eating, but it is acceptable to rest your wrists on the edge of the table.

9. Do not use your fingers to push food onto your fork or spoon.

10. When finished eating, place your utensils parallel to each other on your plate to signal that you are done.