Every one has attended dinner/lunch parties. There are formal and informal parties.What ever may be the occasion we must maintain proper decorum and table manners when we go to a party on invitation. You might have observed that some people behave as if they have not taken any food for several days. I am listing 7 etiquettes which we must follow when we go out to attend a party.
1. Always be punctual.If you have been invited at 8'oclock, you must make it a point to reach at the stipulated time.We find people walking in at 10 'o clock as if time has no value.
2. When dinner is announced don't rush to the table. Wait for the host to gesture you .
3.When you sit down, do not keep your bag/file/ or packets on the table. Keep your belongings under your chair.Take the napkin and put it on your lap.Some people put it like a bib,round their neck. This is termed as bad manners.
4.It is again a sign of bad manners to pounce on the bowl containing your favourite dish. When the bowl comes to you do not fill your plate.Take a small helping. Some people just shout,"wow my favourite dish!" and almost empty the bowl.Don't make remarks like' too much or less salt'.
5. Don't go on talking.Give a chance to others also to speak. Don't laugh at the pitch of your voice.Talk softly otherwise the food may spill out of the mouth. Avoid speaking on your mobile phone. It is better to keep it on silent mode.
6. Don't cough, sneeze or belch loudly. If you have to cough/sneeze/belch say 'sorry'. Don't tap the spoon/fork on the plate.
7. After finishing food don't forget to thank the host and hostess.
These tips are for a party,where sitting arrangement is made.For buffets there are separate norms, which I will list out on another occasion.
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Very well explained. These are few basic rules and etiquettes. I hate waiting for anybody in dining or parties when plates hav already been served in front of me..its really awful watching the empty plates actually
ReplyDelete:) Invited people should b punctual in home parties :D
Welcome Jasmeet. People think that by reaching late their importance will increase.
DeleteCrisp set of etiquettes.. Good one :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you seriocomiker. Welcome to my space.
DeletePunctuality is a rare virtue nowadays. Also one more point, keep the mobile on silent mode or switch it off
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my site.People want to show off by reaching late.
DeletePunctuality is sorely missing now-a-days. It is fashionable to come late. :|
ReplyDeleteYes Shilpa,being late is a fashion these days.
Deletecrisp and clear Usha ji :)
ReplyDeletepunctuality is a rare scenario in Indian parties / lunches
Hi Afsan, not only in parties,people tend to be late every where. Thanx for your words of appreciation.
DeleteGood set of etiquette. The interesting thing is the strictness with which these are followed depends inversely on the quality and taste of food.
ReplyDeleteThank you Padmanabha.
Delete2 and 4 are tough :) No wonder no-one invites me a second time :)
ReplyDeleteNever mind 2 and 4. You are welcome to my house.
DeletePertinent post Ushaji. I must confess I don't always follow them except punctuality.
ReplyDeleteSfurti punctuality is most important.
DeleteUseful tips and nice write-up,.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarala. Glad you liked the post.
DeleteAnd the sound of chewing.... Grrrrr.... how I hate it!!
ReplyDeletehey, Usha, It's sad so many of us lack etiquettes for food invite, I've seen people jumping on food..add to that, constantly checking the cell.
ReplyDeleteYes Vishal we witness the awful sight of people on such occasions.
Deletethe most important is the first and the last ones but i always believe that when you are invited to dinner one must always carry a small gift as token of love and thanks and if you guys booze then a bottle of a good wine is always apt for the occasion.
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Karan - Brother
Yes Karan it is a gesture of thankfulness to carry a gift.
DeleteThese days with phone in everybody's hands. Gotta keep that gadget away when dining ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat tips :)
Right you are.It is very distracting when people speak at the pitch of their voice. Thanks .
DeleteGawd I need to learn one etiquette surly.I pounce on my favorite dish without hesitation.Though i do not empty the bowl as i have comparatively small appetite.
ReplyDeleteBut i am going to keep this in mind.thank you for sharing.:)
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Thank you Anu.Thanks that you benefitted by my post.
DeleteIsn't it funny that though these are fundamental good manners, we don't see many people actually practicing them!
ReplyDeleteThanks Roshni.I hope someone will benefit from these tips.
DeleteIt is so rare to see punctual guests these days...
ReplyDeleteYes Reshma, punctuality is a word which is missing from the dictionary these days.
DeleteSuch basic things, but some how so many people seem to be oblivious to it all.
ReplyDeleteI agree with most of these,but,in Bombay,coming late to the party is thevIN thing
ReplyDeleteIt leaves a very bad impression on the host and other invitees.
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