I'm not in nhs myself, but I know a few people who are. They have a nhs dinner coming up, and were given these table manners rules. Some of them are kinda funny:
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Manners
At Table
1: At table, all serving persons should be referred to as waiter, bus boy, or waitress. Never refer to them as Miss, Mister, or Sir.
2: Do not place purse, gloves, or other personal items on table. Place them either beside you on your chair or on the floor.
3: When passing a serving piece that has a handle, pass the handle side. Salt and pepper should never be passed as a pair. Pass the condiment that has been requested.
4: When seated at the table, promptly place your napkin on your lap. After the meal, place the napkin on the right side of the plate, unfolded.
5: When drinking any beverage at the table, a sip is never taken until the mouth is cleared and has been wiped with the napkin.
6: If food gets wedged in the teeth, and you cannot remove it with your tounge, excuse yourself, ask for a toothpick, and dislodge it in private.
7: Before putting salt and pepper on our food, taste it. Adding spice to your hostess' cooking can be an insult.
8: Proper dinner conversation should be light and non-controversial.
Ordering
Ladies -- When a menu is handed to you, make your selections promptly. Close the menu, lay it down, and tell your escort what you would like. If the waiter asks for your order, ignore him. Your escort should then intervene and place your order by saying, "The lady would like...."
Seating
Ladies -- Always wait for your escort to pull out your chair. Wait, also, for the gentleman to pull out your chair when you are finished dining.
Men -- Please pull out the chair for all ladies. Wait until she is seated before moving moving her chair closer to the table. When you are ready to leave, rise first and then pull out the chair. Remember, the lady should procede you out of the restraurant.
Coffee
Never order coffee during your meal. This is a dessert liquid and should be drunk only after the evening meal. If a cup is placed on the table upside down, turn it over when you would like your coffee served. This should be done after you have finished your meal. The one exception for drinking coffee during a meal is at breakfast.
Hostess or Host
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4: The hostess/host should only eat as slowly as their slowest eating guest.
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8: Finger bowls should be supplied after an informal meal, such as chicken or ribs. All it requires is a decorative bowl or small individual bowls filled with warm water and lemon juice. Finger bowls should be served after all finger foods and before desserts.
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