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In today’s fast paced world, technology plays a huge role. We are dependent on our computers, GPS, MP3/4 last but not least the cell phone.
Everyone has there own style or required applications for there hip or pocket communicator. Star Trek was not far off in the 60′s.
One of the most popular phones is the Blackberry with the push e-mail system. Is it appropriate for someone to converse when they are…on a date, in a meeting? I admit I am one of these people, however, I ask the people I’m with if it’s okay.
Do you know whom to serve first at your table? Does your wife come before your Father in law? Do you serve the children first to keep them quiet? There is etiquette in serving: 1. Children who can’t wait and will cause a scene go first with the oldest woman’s permission. 2. The matriarch, or oldest woman next followed by the remaining women. 3. The Patriarch and the remaining men 4. finally, the children who were patient.
Cutlery positions. Every once in a while I go into a restaurant and see the flatware in the wrong position. This unfortunately has become a trend. Here’s a simple way to remember. All forks are to be placed on the left of the plate, starting with the dinner fork and working left. Knives are to the right of the plate facing inwards. Again with the dinner knife closest to the plate. Teaspoon (dessert spoon) follow the knife and then finally the soupspoon on the end. Don’t forget the “charger”.
