concept   dining etiquette
culture   Western countries
statement   In Western countries, dining etiquette involves using utensils, keeping hands visible, and waiting for everyone to be served.
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1 dining etiquette Western Politeness is shown through using utensils and finishing all the food on one's plate 1
2 dining etiquette Western countries It's common for diners to eat with their elbows on the table 1
3 dining etiquette Western countries Use of utensils and napkins with specific table manners 1
4 dining etiquette Western countries It is considered polite to place your napkin on your lap while dining. 1
5 dining etiquette Western countries It is customary to wait for everyone at the table to be served before beginning to eat. 1
6 dining etiquette Western countries It is customary to say 'Bon appétit' or 'Enjoy your meal' before starting to eat. 1
7 dining etiquette Western culture It is polite to keep hands above the table and chew with mouth closed. 1
8 dinner etiquette Western countries Proper use of utensils and napkin, with elbows off the table, is considered polite. 1
9 dinner etiquette Western countries It is polite to wait for everyone to be served before starting to eat. 1
10 dinner etiquette Western countries Engaging in polite conversation and making eye contact with others at the table is important during the meal. 1
11 eating etiquette Western countries It is impolite to start eating before everyone at the table is served 1
12 food etiquette Western countries Eating with either hand is acceptable 1
13 food etiquette Western countries It is polite to keep your hands visible while eating. 1
14 food etiquette western Formal food etiquette is more relaxed, and seating arrangements are often based on personal relationships rather than hierarchical structure. 1
15 food serving etiquette Western countries Custom of serving food in moderate portions, with emphasis on individual servings 1
16 food serving etiquette Western countries Leaving food on your plate may be interpreted as wasteful and disrespectful to the host. 1
17 meal etiquette western countries Casual meal setting with minimal use of specific etiquette 1