My mother always taught us since we were children how to use good
manners. But with so many
foreigners moving into our country for the past two decades those
American standards and traditions somehow escaped the classroom. I
don't think they are required to learn American social etiquette (but
perhaps they should start) to
become a citizen for sure but at least they make you say the pledge of
allegiance to the American Flag and to the United States of America! In
this post we will share with you only a few important manners to
remember while enjoying your Holiday Feasts this year.
A Few Tips On What NOT To Do At A Party Or A Feast:
Don't ask questions that are too personal.
Never discuss:
1. Politics
2. Health
3. Religion
Since I have been here in Southern California where there is a large Hispanic population too while I was at a spa a strange woman came up to me inside of the spa pool. She sat right next to me and started asking me private and personal questions that one should NEVER ask a stranger. Like where do I live, was the jewelry that I was wearing real, did I have any family near by. Then to even show how much more rude she could be she put her hands around my wrist and turned my hand over and started feeling my jewelry to see if it was real. I was appalled!!!
Now for a few more tips in Holiday Manners;
Don't put your elbows on the dinner table at anytime but especially during dinner! And Chef Michael Simon on the Chew jokingly played like he was recently informed about a section in Chef Clinton's new book from The Chew's Clinton's Craft Corner that you should excuse yourself from the table before passing flatulence.
Also, don't blow your nose at the dinner table. Instead excuse yourself to the restroom to blow your nose don't forget to wash your hands.
NEVER use your own spoon or fork to take food from a public serving tray or dish. And NEVER drink out of the milk jug or orange juice jug but take time to pour a glass out of respect for others. Remember you will only be respected to the degree in which you respect others. Many infections diseases including some of which are untreatable are spread from saliva. Even one form of hepatitis is contagious by saliva. And always keep your napkin in your lap if you are a lady.
It is a violation not to wear plastic gloves when preparing food in public restaurants so always keep that in mind when cooking for your loved ones.
For all you food servers and chefs; don't ever taste the food with the utensil that you are using to stir or cook the food with and then put it back into the food. That is rude and disgusting. Furthermore it is a violation of the health department and food servers regulations board. I have seen public food servers preparing cheeses, breads and other food without wearing gloves that is also against the food and health regulations. Fingernails carry many bacteria and germs and are easily transferable when you prepare food with unprotected hands.
Of course you don't have to wear plastic gloves while making your family dinner but always wash your hands thoroughly before touching any food out of respect for others.
Don't Crowd Anyone at the buffet table or at the dinner table!
In Laredo Texas where the population is 99% Mexican while I was there in 2006 a man got right on my heals in a check out line at a gas station. That night on the news the police arrested a man for doing the same thing as there were a ring of people who were gang related that was going around collecting pin numbers off of credit cards and stealing them.
Something similar happened in Mississippi where the population in Jackson is 99% African American. A man stood 1 foot high above the top of my head and he got right on my heels in a gas station and he touched me improperly on my butt. I got out of line, got far enough of way from him where I could see him and I shouted out "If you ever touch me again I will call the police and have you arrested" and I also complained to the manager. It was completely obvious that the man did it on purpose. I was furious to say the least!
We were always taught in Missouri schools that proper social etiquette is to always stand one arms length distance away from each other while standing in line. I think those manners need to be retaught in our population. And perhaps crime levels will dissipate as they realize there is a behavior that is socially acceptable and there are those social behaviors that are not appropriate in public.
Don't forget to say the blessings over the food. Everyone should wait until the blessing prayer is finished before digging in. Remember, we have MUCH to be thankful about! Chow!
Holiday Feasts and Family Misbehavior | Psych Central
A Few Tips On What NOT To Do At A Party Or A Feast:
Don't ask questions that are too personal.
Never discuss:
1. Politics
2. Health
3. Religion
Since I have been here in Southern California where there is a large Hispanic population too while I was at a spa a strange woman came up to me inside of the spa pool. She sat right next to me and started asking me private and personal questions that one should NEVER ask a stranger. Like where do I live, was the jewelry that I was wearing real, did I have any family near by. Then to even show how much more rude she could be she put her hands around my wrist and turned my hand over and started feeling my jewelry to see if it was real. I was appalled!!!
Now for a few more tips in Holiday Manners;
Don't put your elbows on the dinner table at anytime but especially during dinner! And Chef Michael Simon on the Chew jokingly played like he was recently informed about a section in Chef Clinton's new book from The Chew's Clinton's Craft Corner that you should excuse yourself from the table before passing flatulence.
Also, don't blow your nose at the dinner table. Instead excuse yourself to the restroom to blow your nose don't forget to wash your hands.
NEVER use your own spoon or fork to take food from a public serving tray or dish. And NEVER drink out of the milk jug or orange juice jug but take time to pour a glass out of respect for others. Remember you will only be respected to the degree in which you respect others. Many infections diseases including some of which are untreatable are spread from saliva. Even one form of hepatitis is contagious by saliva. And always keep your napkin in your lap if you are a lady.
It is a violation not to wear plastic gloves when preparing food in public restaurants so always keep that in mind when cooking for your loved ones.
For all you food servers and chefs; don't ever taste the food with the utensil that you are using to stir or cook the food with and then put it back into the food. That is rude and disgusting. Furthermore it is a violation of the health department and food servers regulations board. I have seen public food servers preparing cheeses, breads and other food without wearing gloves that is also against the food and health regulations. Fingernails carry many bacteria and germs and are easily transferable when you prepare food with unprotected hands.
Of course you don't have to wear plastic gloves while making your family dinner but always wash your hands thoroughly before touching any food out of respect for others.
Don't Crowd Anyone at the buffet table or at the dinner table!
In Laredo Texas where the population is 99% Mexican while I was there in 2006 a man got right on my heals in a check out line at a gas station. That night on the news the police arrested a man for doing the same thing as there were a ring of people who were gang related that was going around collecting pin numbers off of credit cards and stealing them.
Something similar happened in Mississippi where the population in Jackson is 99% African American. A man stood 1 foot high above the top of my head and he got right on my heels in a gas station and he touched me improperly on my butt. I got out of line, got far enough of way from him where I could see him and I shouted out "If you ever touch me again I will call the police and have you arrested" and I also complained to the manager. It was completely obvious that the man did it on purpose. I was furious to say the least!
We were always taught in Missouri schools that proper social etiquette is to always stand one arms length distance away from each other while standing in line. I think those manners need to be retaught in our population. And perhaps crime levels will dissipate as they realize there is a behavior that is socially acceptable and there are those social behaviors that are not appropriate in public.
Don't forget to say the blessings over the food. Everyone should wait until the blessing prayer is finished before digging in. Remember, we have MUCH to be thankful about! Chow!
Holiday Feasts and Family Misbehavior | Psych Central
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