Where to get table manners?
This is a difficult one. There are some schools — but not too many — that teach etiquette, including table manners. But they can be pricey. There are books that might help. But, I think the best way is to confide in someone you trust who has the impeccable table manners you admire, and ask them confidentially for a little help. There’s really not an awful lot to learn. Some of the simple rules: * When you sit down at the table (whether in a home or a restaurant), the first thing you do is put the napkin on your lap–even before you pick up the menu. Unfold the napkin halfway, not completely, and lay it across your lap. * If you leave the table during a meal and will return, put your napkin on your chair, unless you’re in a private home, then you can place it on the table. In a restaurant, a napkin left on the table means you are done with the meal; in a home, the host or hostess knows you’ll be returning from the table. * Learn to hold your knife and fork properly! This is my biggest
