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- Chew with your mouth closed.
- Keep your smartphone off the table and set to silent or vibrate. Wait to check calls and texts until you are finished with the meal and away from the table.
- Hold utensils correctly. Don’t use your fork or spoon like a shovel or stab your food.
- Wash up and come to the table clean. Don’t groom or attend to hygiene at the table.
- Remember to use your napkin.
- Wait until you’re done chewing to sip or swallow a drink.
- Pace yourself with fellow diners. Cut only one piece of food at a time.
- Avoid slouching and don’t place your elbows on the table while eating
- Instead of reaching across the table for something, ask for it to be passed to you.
- Bring your best self to the meal. Take part in the dinner conversation.
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