TABLE MANNER

Here are a few helpful hints about American table manners.

Dos: 1. Always place your napkin on your lap.
2. Dinner cofersation is important in the U.S. you should take part in this conversation.

Don'ts: 1. Never put your napkin on the table during the meal.
2. Do not begin to eat until everyone is served.
3. Do not eat with your elbows on the table. It is very impolite to bend over your plate as you eat.
4. Never 'slurp' your soup. Americans are shocked by 'noise'.
5. Do not talk when your mouth is full.
6. Please that Americans do not use toothpicks at the table.

unfortunately, not all Americans have good table manners. Nevertheless, with good table manners, you will always culturally correct.