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Old 08-13-2008, 09:15 AM   #1
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I come off classy until I open my mouth
Hmm - I'll refrain from comment.
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Old 08-14-2008, 03:43 AM   #2
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Hmm - I'll refrain from comment.
Ohhh, I see.....Im not even classy before I open my mouth
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Old 08-13-2008, 06:53 AM   #3
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Is there a manner related to eating in the living room so as to watch something on TV?

We do it most of the time. All normal table manners still apply of course, but I've been catching myself talking with food in my mouth recently, I'm not sure what it means but I have taken to concentrating on manners a bit more.
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Old 08-13-2008, 12:05 PM   #4
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That's some impressive self-restraint you got goin on there classic:P
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Old 08-13-2008, 08:04 PM   #5
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I think loud burping is an Australian passtime really. We all do it at our house, and right now in my current state, I seem to be outdoing all the testosterone in the house.

At the end of the meal most of us will have a good burp. I'm not too keen on it in the middle of the meal, but it's ok if everyone's finished eating (except sometimes Mav has to put up with it because he is an interminably slow eater).
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Old 08-14-2008, 02:22 AM   #6
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And how many letters of the alphabet have you gotten up to on one belch...?
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Old 08-14-2008, 03:33 AM   #7
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Old 08-14-2008, 04:49 AM   #8
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Me and my bro used to have burping contests. My Dad used to tell us off :P
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Old 08-14-2008, 10:42 AM   #9
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I still don't have a good answer as to why my elbows should not be on the table.

Everyone is always sitting across from me. Because that's polite. Now why should my elbow not be on the table?
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Old 08-14-2008, 10:56 AM   #10
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Everyone is always sitting across from me.
How do you manage that when eating with more than 1 other person?
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Old 08-14-2008, 11:02 AM   #11
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I still don't have a good answer as to why my elbows should not be on the table.
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I suppose it shows a slovenly attitude which is disrespectful both to company and to the cook.
That's my answer. Whether you think it is good or not is up to you.
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Old 08-14-2008, 11:04 AM   #12
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Because it makes your breasts sag.
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Old 08-14-2008, 10:57 AM   #13
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Round tables. The only time anyone is really right next to me is when my husband and I feel like sitting together. Then it's really rude because we are intentionally in each others space and use that to our advantage.

My dinner table is also set up with the chairs directly across and we really never have more than 4 people at one sitting.


I still want the answer, mind you. I will not be distracted with more questions when I want a good answer.
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Old 08-14-2008, 11:00 AM   #14
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Are you serious?
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Old 08-14-2008, 11:05 AM   #15
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This is a very serious topic.....This is life or death here, let's figure this out!

You guys aren't really going to let me go around putting my elbows in the wrong places are you?!?
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