The
Calgary Eyeopener had a feature on table manners this morning.
Numerous people tweeted and emailed comments about their pet peeves
and gave examples of some atrocious manners they'd witnessed in
public. No matter where you live, I think we'd all agree that
clipping your nails while standing in a buffet line (one example this
morning) is definitely over the top!
One
of the points made in today's radio interview was that “the rules”
are no longer so clear cut, partly because of the many different
cultures represented in a typical community today. As people travel
greater distances, they quickly learn there's definitely more than
one way to do things!
I
still remember a lesson I learned many years ago when I moved to
France. Rules of Table Etiquette in France – this exact situation
happened to me! Fortunately, a very kind, grandmotherly lady gently
pointed me in the right direction.
I
guess it all boils down to respect for others.
A
few days ago, I happened upon an excellent article, 30 Manners Everyone Should Know. Please read it. It's very good!
Thank
you,
Maggie
WOW! Who knew the rules were so different! The 30 rules is very good, too except now they teach children NOT to cover their mouth with their hand when they cough but to do the vampire cough into the bend of their elbow! Certainly not how I was taught but I've learned!
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