Table manners are an important part of many different cultures. Something that may be considered rude in one country may actually be polite in another. In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne talk about what is generally considered polite in the U.S., Canada, and U.K., their personal opinions on table manners, and a few horror stories about some really uncomfortable eating situations.
Fun facts
If you have the opportunity to enjoy a meal at a fancy restaurant in the U.S., here’s an etiquette tip that will help you and your waiter. When leaving your seat for a short period of time, leave your napkin on your chair to indicate that you haven’t finished your meal yet. When you’re ready to leave the restaurant and you want to signal to the waitstaff that you’re finished, place your napkin on top of the table.
Expressions included in the study guide
In the zone
Spic and span
Doesn’t fly
To be glued to [something]
To show [someone] the ropes
To cut [something] out
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Simplified Speech #166 – Table manners | Culips Everyday English Podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
