Food and eating etiquette (restaurants, fast food, great, kids)

[Capt. Cave Man]

I know some etiquette, but not all. I've taught wife and kids basics, but I know there is more out there. I'd like to know everything, and I think others should know also. I've eaten w/the family many times over the holidays and I can see we need help.......along w/many others.

I'd like to know EVERYTHING from which knee to put the knapkin to what you can say "no, thank you" to food(s). From fast food restaurants to 5 star, from home to the neighbors who expect proper etiquette.

Web sites, or your knowledge is greatly appreciated. Lets start w/getting out of the car and end w/getting back into the car.

thanks a bunch.

[Bella52]

Cave Man.........don't you eat with your hands

[findinghope]

utensils are to be used from the very outside going in. there are usually 2-4 forks depending on the place. just start out and keep going in.

[Gue]

What happened to your post about eating a food item that doesn't have a brain?

Was it scrubbed?

[Nomadicus]

Capt. the only one I care about is the we all need to chew with our mouths closed. Once food leaves the plate or bowl it should never be seen in public again...You may want to rent the movie "Pretty Woman". Seems like there was a lot of teaching in that one. Funny..

[Capt. Cave Man]

Never mind this thread or my posts.

Take care

[findinghope]

????

[Gue]

Ok-U too. But please don't kill this thread. Next time I will ask you privately?

Sorry..

[Moonlady]

Emily Post is considered the standard for manners and etiquette.

The Emily Post Institute offers etiquette advice and manners advice

[HighlandsGal]

Etiquette smettiquette!! I just shovel it all in!!

Seriously, I eat way too fast and I have to really concentrate on slowing down in social situations. Otherwise, my plate is cleaned before people even really start. It is BAD.

I think it had to do with growing up with a family of 6. You had to eat fast if you wanted seconds on something, because once it was gone, it was GONE.