{"id":5478,"date":"2021-04-12T06:39:03","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T06:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu.mydrap.com\/blog\/table-etiquette-how-when-and-why\/"},"modified":"2022-10-06T13:07:53","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T13:07:53","slug":"table-etiquette-how-when-and-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eu.mydrap.com\/en\/blog\/table-etiquette-how-when-and-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Table etiquette: how, when and why"},"content":{"rendered":"

How should you lay out the cutlery for a meal?<\/b> What posture should you adopt while eating? What should you do with your phone? We\u2019re sure these questions come to mind every time you organize a meal or get invited to a formal dinner at another home. That is why we\u2019re now going to give you some basic guidelines for correct <\/span>table etiquette<\/b>. This will clear up all your doubts so you\u2019ll never again need to worry about whether you\u2019re behaving properly or not at formal events.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the correct posture to adopt at the table?<\/span><\/h2>\n

We\u2019re sure that you\u2019re one of those people who pay attention to how all the other guests at the table are behaving, to try and do the right thing at all times. Well from today onwards you won\u2019t need to worry about what everyone else is doing. Learn <\/span>what posture you should adopt <\/b>for these occasions to avoid slipping up!<\/span><\/p>\n

The first thing you should do, before sitting down, is to excuse yourself to go to the bathroom and <\/span>wash your hands<\/b>. When you come back to sit down at your designated place, just take a seat however you feel comfortable, supporting yourself lightly with the backrest. Avoid sitting on the edge of your seat or too far away from the table, and try not to be too stiff. Above all, act naturally.<\/span><\/p>\n

Never rest your elbows on the tablecloth.<\/b> You can, however, rest your wrists and forearms on the table. Your hands should always remain visible while you are seated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you are correctly seated, take your napkin, unfold it partially and <\/span>place it on your lap <\/b>while spreading it out fully. Go ahead and use it whenever you need to, but don\u2019t wipe your face with it, just dab gently. You should also remember to repeat this gesture each time you need to drink, and again afterward before you continue eating. Once you\u2019ve finished eating, <\/span>place your napkin on the table<\/b>, ideally to the right of your plate.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to set out cutlery, cotton napkins, and other elements<\/span><\/h2>\n

This is the eternal question that we ask ourselves when we host special dinners or meals where certain types of guests will be sitting around the table… If you\u2019re trying to impress your boss, for example. We\u2019re sure that you\u2019ve felt unsure on more than one occasion, but these key guidelines will help resolve all your doubts:<\/span><\/p>\n