Monthly Archives: November 2008

Oops! It Just Slipped Out.

It is natural for our bodies to make undesirable sounds such as burping or passing gas.  However, it is not socially acceptable to belch or pass gas in public.  Those sounds should be reserved for private moments. Occasionally, no matter … Continue reading

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Avoid Unsolicited Comments While Dining

Whether you eat to live or live to eat, it’s important to enjoy your meal.  Scientific research has proven we digest our food more efficiently when we are relaxed.  I am amazed that many people attempt to disrupt a relaxing, … Continue reading

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Sending Food Back to the Kitchen

Sending a dish back to the kitchen because you don’t care for the taste is not acceptable etiquette.  You should send food back to the kitchen for the the following reasons only: 1)  It was not cooked to order. For … Continue reading

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