concept   dining etiquette
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, proper use of utensils, pace of meals, and tipping are important aspects of dining etiquette.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 dining etiquette United States Using the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand is standard 1
2 dining etiquette United States Not a common practice 1
3 dinner etiquette United States Proper use of utensils and napkin, with elbows off the table, is considered polite. 1
4 dinner etiquette United States Burping at the table is considered impolite and disrespectful. 1
5 eating etiquette United States It's normal to switch hands when using utensils 1
6 eating etiquette United States Usually torn or cut into pieces and eaten with a fork or by hand 1
7 food serving etiquette USA Finishing all the food on your plate is a sign of appreciation for the meal. 1
8 meal etiquette United States Eating quietly and without making a lot of noise is considered polite and respectful. 1
9 meal etiquette United States Meals are typically eaten at a faster pace, with less emphasis on breaks between courses. 1
10 restaurant etiquette United States Slurping is considered impolite and improper table manners. 1
11 restaurant etiquette United States While manners are important, there is generally a more relaxed approach to dining etiquette in the food service industry 1
12 restaurant etiquette United States It is customary to leave a tip for the waitstaff, typically 15-20% of the total bill amount. 1
13 restaurant etiquette United States It is considered impolite to make noise while eating, and slurping is generally discouraged. 1