Elbows on the table - Page 6

classicman · 08-13-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DucksNuts

I come off classy until I open my mouth

Hmm -

I'll refrain from comment.

DucksNuts · 08-14-2008, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by classicman

Hmm -

I'll refrain from comment.

Ohhh, I see.....Im not even classy before I open my mouth

BrianR · 08-13-2008, 06:53 AM

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.

DanaC · 08-13-2008, 12:05 PM

That's some impressive self-restraint you got goin on there classic:P

Aliantha · 08-13-2008, 08:04 PM

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).

Urbane Guerrilla · 08-14-2008, 02:22 AM

And how many letters of the alphabet have you gotten up to on one belch...?

DucksNuts · 08-14-2008, 03:33 AM

k

DanaC · 08-14-2008, 04:49 AM

Me and my bro used to have burping contests. My Dad used to tell us off :P

Cicero · 08-14-2008, 10:42 AM

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?

jinx · 08-14-2008, 10:56 AM

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Everyone is always sitting across from me.

How do you manage that when eating with more than 1 other person?

Sundae · 08-14-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Cicero

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.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-14-2008, 11:04 AM

Because it makes your breasts sag.

Cicero · 08-14-2008, 10:57 AM

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.

jinx · 08-14-2008, 11:00 AM

Are you serious?

Cicero · 08-14-2008, 11:05 AM

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?!?

08-13-2008, 06:53 AM	#3
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	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. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

08-13-2008, 08:04 PM	#5
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	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). __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

08-14-2008, 10:42 AM	#9
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	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? __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

08-14-2008, 11:04 AM	#12
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Because it makes your breasts sag. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-14-2008, 10:57 AM	#13
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	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. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

08-13-2008, 12:05 PM	#4
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	That's some impressive self-restraint you got goin on there classic:P

08-14-2008, 02:22 AM	#6
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	And how many letters of the alphabet have you gotten up to on one belch...?

08-14-2008, 03:33 AM	#7
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	k

08-14-2008, 04:49 AM	#8
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Me and my bro used to have burping contests. My Dad used to tell us off :P

08-14-2008, 11:00 AM	#14
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Are you serious? __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

08-14-2008, 11:05 AM	#15
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	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?!? __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

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