Table Manners: Dos and Don'ts from a Guy's Perspective

By: Luke Carrell
wrote on Wed, Jul 14, 2010

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From a guy’s perspective, what constitutes “good table manners” depends more on the situation at hand. Ok ok, obviously there are some unspoken ground rules. If the PYT sitting across from you starts to nervously bends her silverware in half, downs her soup in one gulp, plunges face first into her bowl of pasta, and chugs wine straight out of the bottle that’s going to be a bit… puzzling, at best. Common courtesies aside, an overly fussy eater can be a turnoff, too. If you’re grabbing a late night slice or a hot dog and your lady friend stops the flow of the night by sitting down on the curb and attempting to cut up her late night drunk food with a plastic knife and fork, well enough said. You’re the one doing the eating, right? Eat the food like you own it.

Generally it’s a good idea is to be aware of yourself and to make an effort to be respectful of the person or people you’re eating with. Ideally that goes both ways. Guys, if you know you’re prone to inhale your food, take a step back. It’s not going to run away. And girls, if you’re one of those that picks at your food for two hours, you should know that it’s no fun watching someone else eat cold food. In fact, it’s extremely dull.

Another thing to remember is that you’re there for the people, not the food. Don’t stare at your plate, make eye contact, and have a good time!