You may give each page an identifying name, server, and channel on the next lines. This article is the first of a three part series. You might think that there is no need for knowledge of basic table manners in America today. Most people only gather around the dinner table for holiday feasts or on special occasions, and most restaurants are too casual to require such skills.
Proper etiquette is essential for projecting success and savoir faire .
My goal for the upcoming weeks will not be to demonstrate utter mastery of the most arcane details of etiquette, but rather, to help you behave with graciousness and poise at the table. This will become handy in critical situations and could make a huge difference to your image. Learning table manners can be a huge struggle, especially the difficult handling of the various utensils involved. Every move you make, from proper placement to the use of napkins, should be done confidently and elegantly. This crash course will be divided into four parts.