Monday, June 23, 2014

Dinner Party Etiquette


What Not To Say At A Dinner Party

Unless you are gathered at the table with very close family and friends, there are taboo subjects that should be avoided while dining:

Bragging on and on about your perfect children...No. No. No.

Asking the hostess "Did you make this cake/pie?"...This is a pet peeve of mine.

Asking the host/hostess how much they paid for something...This is just tacky.

Asking for seconds...Lord have mercy, no!

Telling off-color jokes...Definitely taboo!

Talking about your health issues...Don't!

Arguments over religion or politics...This is a real no-no!

Make pleasant conversation and try to keep it positive.



3 comments:

  1. This advice pretty much applies to everything! Even blogging. That's why your's is so popular, always pretty and positive.

    You know I love your blog more than my luggage....

    Kathleen

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  2. I agree and thank you hoe your kind words!

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  3. These rules would apply to many situations, not just dining. I was with a family group dining at a very nice restaurant and one fellow took about six biscuits from the basket, proceeded to split and butter all of them and line them up around his plate. Ugh, I was appalled. Today's world definitely could use more manners and civility. Thanks, Miss Janice, for all your lovely posts!

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