What table manners were you taught

[Trigger]

my mum would have a wooden spoon alongside her to give a sharp blow to anyone with their elbows on the table.

Seriously, who took the MOST sharp blows?... Please don't say it was my mum...

 

[Emily's Mum]

Every bloody rule there is, we had to abide by it, no wonder I couldn't wait to leave home. I was even told that I must hold the knife in a certain way, even though it hurt. However, now I am a mum, my kids know how to behave properly.

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

no wanking at the table unless given permission

 

[Bones]

No farting at the table.
If not possible to hold it in, blame the dog

 

[Uncle C]

Seriously, who took the MOST sharp blows?... Please don't say it was my mum...

Cant remember exactly, but think it was pretty evenly distributed

PS Have you seen the U tube pictures of my other sister? If not pm me and I will send on the links.

 

[Munkfish]

We did elbows off the table for our two (who are now adults), and no speaking with your mouth full, and close your mouth when chewing. Also no-one starts until everyone is ready (unless under special permission). And you have to ask permission to leave the table.

Sounds like the 50's - but every house needs its rules.

Sounds about right, no making noise when chewing either! my mum would hate it if we had a friend round and they didnt have table manners i think she refused to have one of my brothers friends round as he didnt say please or thank you

but i totally agree with it, manners cost nothing

 

[User removed 4]

No petting.

 

[User removed 4]

My folks never liked it when I had a sly one off the wrist at the dinner table

 

[Uncle C]

Is it just me, or is there a pattern developing between people having table manners and their behaviour on NSC.

 

[maffew]

we never had a table, dinner off laps

 

[Freddie Goodwin.]

When I was young, and with a big family seated round the table, my mum would have a wooden spoon alongside her to give a sharp blow to anyone with their elbows on the table.
I still dont do this today - job done.

Is that why you sat on the opposite side of the table?

Certain pubs, like the prince Albert, give you a wooden spoon (with a number on) when you order food.

We get our g'kids to eat up at the table, something I don't think they always do at home. They quite enjoy it, all eating together, and are getting the hang of using utensils rather than fingers!

When they aren't here, I'll eat mine on the settee, slob!.

 

[Race]

shovel it all in as quick as, then lick the plate. straight back in the cupboard, no need to wash it up!

 

[John Bumlick]

"stop trying to suck on your mum's tits. you're a big lad now."

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Chew slowly,dont rush and eat with your mouth closed.

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

We did elbows off the table for our two (who are now adults), and no speaking with your mouth full, and close your mouth when chewing. Also no-one starts until everyone is ready (unless under special permission). And you have to ask permission to leave the table.

Sounds like the 50's - but every house needs its rules.

Exactly the same plus no slurping anbd always tip the soup bowl away from you..... foriegners find that very funny!

 

[Garage_Doors]

Is it just me, or is there a pattern developing between people having table manners and their behaviour on NSC.

Was thinking the same

 

[Woodchip]

We did elbows off the table for our two (who are now adults), and no speaking with your mouth full, and close your mouth when chewing. Also no-one starts until everyone is ready (unless under special permission). And you have to ask permission to leave the table.

Sounds like the 50's - but every house needs its rules.

Like, totally, ditto, man. Correct position of knife and fork (denoting a rest or finished) as well. No slurping your drinks, and don't bite your sister.

Parents could never teach me how to use a knife and fork the correct way as I'm left handed. It was a case of "it works for him so let him get on with it."

 

[mr sheen]

I thought I had good table manners, until my wife started to make comments about my eating habits. Apparently I use my cutlery incorrectly, shouldn't drink leftover milk directly out of cereal bowl, and am the worst eater of soup the world has ever seen.

 

[Munkfish]

I thought I had good table manners, until my wife started to make comments about my eating habits. Apparently I use my cutlery incorrectly, shouldn't drink leftover milk directly out of cereal bowl, and am the worst eater of soup the world has ever seen.

Beat that bitch down, until she admits your habits are fine

 

[mr sheen]

Beat that bitch down, until she admits your habits are fine

And she objects to me doing that at the table too