Intermediate German #29: Table Manners - Antrim's Etiquette

This video tutorial covers essential table manners and etiquette rules. It includes guidelines on avoiding mouth noises, not speaking with a full mouth, maintaining proper sitting posture, correct hand and elbow placement, using cutlery appropriately, placing cutlery when not in use, proper napkin use, and cell phone etiquette at the table. These rules help ensure polite and respectful behavior during meals.

What is one way to avoid speaking with your mouth full?

• Avoid eating altogether

• Take larger bites to finish faster

• Take smaller bites to be ready to speak sooner

• Chew with your mouth open

Why is it important to sit upright while eating?

• It makes you look taller

• It prevents food from falling off the plate

• It allows you to eat more food

• It helps with digestion

How should you hold your fork to avoid making noise?

• With a tight fist

• With a few fingers at the bottom of the handle

• By the prongs

• With both hands

What should you do with your cutlery if you are not finished eating?

• Leave it in your hand

• Cross it on the plate with the handles facing up

• Place it on the floor

• Put it in your pocket

Where should you place your napkin when you sit down at the table?

• In your pocket

• On your lap

• On the table

• On your chair