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Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West For example, it is generally impolite to put elbows on tables, since doing so creates a risk of tipping over bowls and cups. Each family or group sets its own standards for how strictly these rules are to be enforced. Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West Table manners refers to the etiquette used while eating, which may also include the appropriate use of utensils. Different cultures observe different rules for table manners. Many table manners evolved out of practicality. Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West ARRIVALS Follow as directed by the receptionist Make sure you have the correct seat Socialize with the person next to you Read the program Avoid going in and out of the Dinning Hall Talk softly INFORMAL Table Setting(below the plate. left to right): bread butter plate, butter knife, wine/waterglass.(plate row. left to right): napkin, salad fork, dinner fork, salad plate, plate, dinner knife FORMAL Table Setting Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West Using your napkin The meal actually begins when the host or hostess unfolds his or her napkin. Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West Using your napkin The gentleman should pick up his wife’s napkin with his right hand, take it by a corner and shake it open beneath the table level to the right of his chair then he should take his own napkin and repeat the procedure for himself. Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West Using your napkin Place your napkin on your lap, completely unfolded if it is a small luncheon napkin, or in half diagonally, across your lap point at your knees, if it is a large dinner napkin. Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West Using your napkin Never tuck the napkin into any part of your clothing or remove it during the meal, unless you are called upon to stand for a toast. In that case, fold your napkin neatly and place it t