Translations:Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Outreach/Christian Grooming & Manners (North American Division)/59/en

General Behavior

• Chew with your mouth closed.
• Do not talk at an excessively loud volume.
• Refrain from coughing, sneezing or blowing nose at the table.
• Never tilt back your chair while at the table, or at any other time.
• Do not make unbecoming noises while eating.
• Do not play with food or table utensils.
• Do not single out or chastise someone who has shown poor table manners.
• Do not put your elbows on the table or slouch. It is acceptable, however, to rest forearms, up to the elbow, on the table.
• Always ask the host or hostess to be excused before leaving the table.
• Do not stare at anyone while he or she is eating.
• Never talk on your phone at the table. If urgent, ask host or hostess to be excused, and go outside. Apologize after returning.