. Hill's Manual of social and business forms: a guide to correct writing .. . ed to the mouth by those who giveattention to the etiquette of the table. Set the table as beautifully as possible. Use only thesnowiest of linen, the brightest of cutlery, and thecleanest of china. The setting of the table (Fig. 9)will have fruit-plates, castors and other dishes for gen-eral use, conveniently placed near the center. The spe-cific arrangement (Fig. 10) of plate, knife, fork, nap-kin, goblet and salt-cup, is shown in the accompanyingillustration. It is customary for the gentleman who is the headof the
. Hill's Manual of social and business forms: a guide to correct writing .. . ed to the mouth by those who giveattention to the etiquette of the table. Set the table as beautifully as possible. Use only thesnowiest of linen, the brightest of cutlery, and thecleanest of china. The setting of the table (Fig. 9)will have fruit-plates, castors and other dishes for gen-eral use, conveniently placed near the center. The spe-cific arrangement (Fig. 10) of plate, knife, fork, nap-kin, goblet and salt-cup, is shown in the accompanyingillustration. It is customary for the gentleman who is the headof the household, in the ordinary family circle, to sitat the side of the table. In the center, having plates athis right hand, with food near by. When all thefamily are seated, and all in readiness, he will serve the guests who maybe present; he will next serve the eldest lady of the household, then theladies and gentlemen as they come in order. The hostess will sit oppo-site her husband, and preside over the tea, sauces, etc. 152 ACTIONS WHICH INDICATE BAD MANNEKS WHEN ERRORS TO BE AVOIDED. O NOT speak disrespectfully to the wait-ers, nor apologize to them for makingthem trouble; it is their business tobring forward the food called is courtesy, however, when askedf you desire a certain article, to reply,If you please; Not any, I thankyou, etc.; when calling for an article,to say, Will you please bring me, etc.; andhen the article has been furnished, to say, Thank you. Never eat very fill the mouth very open your mouth when make noise with the mouth or attempt to talk with the mouth leave the table with food in the soil the table-cloth if it is possible to .avoid carry away fruits and confectionery from the encourage a dog or cat to play with you at thetable. Never use anything but fork or spoon in explain at the table why ^o ooe-certain foods do not agr
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