**What is table manners?**| |- ![dinner-table-7910402_1280.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfQTwJmGazUhBPXo7HA4i5dmKiX8MWYi5MKqXgp3XiB5k/dinner-table-7910402_1280.jpg)[pixabag](https://pixabay.com/photos/dinner-table-dining-room-furniture-7910402/) Many peoples today in Nigeria today doesn't know how to eat, it's not new things that table manners can be our priority in our homes today. Even when we were in schools, it is what our teachers taught us and we know but can't practices. Tables manners today is on the high today although many have disgrace their self saying,"table manners doesn't matter". Many have died because of lack of tables manners. Why is this so? How and what is table manners? This would be deliberated on this post. These can be defined as set of social custom and etiquette rules that govern how people should behave while dinning table,particularly informal or social settings. They include guidelines for how to use utensils, how to engage in polite conversation and how to conduct oneself in a respectful and considerate manners while eating with others. Good table manners helps create a pleasant and respectful dinner experience for everyone involved. **Types of tables manners**| |- Tables manners I button for polite and respectful dinners. Here are some common types of table manners ## place setting; understand the arrangement of stencil plates and glasses starting from the outside and working your way in as course progress. ![love-3124721_1280.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaRDeWestpuefNhwp6jiGrGM5Pu6z2gEf5pQfr4tgWwvb/love-3124721_1280.jpg)[Pixabag](https://pixabay.com/illustrations/love-valentines-date-together-3124721/) ## Napkin etiquette; Napkin etiquette place your napkin in your lap when sited and use it to wipe your mouth, not your faces. When leaving the table temporary, place your napkin on your chair. ## Using utensils; work from the other side in when using utensil for different courses. Hold utensils properly and use the gently. ## Elbow and postures; keep your elbow off the table while eating and sit up straight. ## Passing food; If you're passing dishes, pass to the right and ask politely for items to be pass to you. ## Sipping and stirring; When drinking from a glass or cup rather than slurp. Still beverage gently if needed. ## Using cell phone; Avoid using your phone at the table unless it's necessary. ![restaurant-5521372_1280.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTEJcaAH2DWRiErmTxVZg86rgwamhxwdmUopuJXeE7oyJ/restaurant-5521372_1280.jpg)[Pixabag](https://pixabay.com/photos/restaurant-food-table-sea-plant-5521372/) ## Soup etiquette; Spoon soup away from you and sit quietly. Tilt the bowls slightly to get the last spoonful. ## Bread and butter; Break bread into bites size pieces and butter one pieces at a time, rather than the entire slice. ## Dining pace; I.) Try to match your eating place with those around you. Don't rush or linger excessively. ## Thanking the host's; Alway expressed gratitude to the Host or hostess for the meal. **How to maintain good table manners**| |- ![christmas-791110_1280.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYsiAksDJWszn9E2SnYpEquP7Wa9TiN5siPLCUfStZckX/christmas-791110_1280.jpg)[pixabay](https://pixabay.com/photos/christmas-xmas-table-setting-love-791110/) Maintaining good table manners in several keys practices; a., Napkin used b., Utensils use c., Chewing with your mouth closed d., Used a quiet voice e., Wait your turn f., Pass items correctly and use utensils, not hand etc. Remember that good table manners show respect for others and create consistent use.