concept   dining etiquette
culture   United Kingdom
statement   Proper dining etiquette, polite conversation, and usage of cutlery are essential during meals in the United Kingdom.

11 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 dining etiquette UK Use of cutlery is very important, and specific dining rules are followed 1
2 dining etiquette United Kingdom Using the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand is standard 1
3 dining etiquette United Kingdom Not a common practice 1
4 dinner etiquette United Kingdom Engaging in polite conversation and making eye contact with others at the table is important during the meal. 1
5 eating etiquette United Kingdom Usually torn or cut into pieces and eaten with a fork or by hand 1
6 food etiquette United Kingdom Using the correct cutlery and table manners are emphasized, and leaving a small amount of food on the plate is acceptable. 1
7 meal etiquette United Kingdom Eating quietly and without making a lot of noise is considered polite and respectful. 1
8 mealtime etiquette United Kingdom Beginning to eat before everyone has been served is considered impolite. 1
9 restaurant etiquette United Kingdom Slurping is considered impolite and improper table manners. 1
10 restaurant etiquette United Kingdom It is usual to wait to be seated by the restaurant staff rather than seating oneself. 1
11 restaurant etiquette United Kingdom It is considered impolite to make noise while eating, and slurping is generally discouraged. 1