table manners
"Table manners" refer to the accepted behaviors and practices observed while eating at a dining table, especially in social settings.
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Definition
B2Dining Etiquette
(formal, social)The rules and behaviors that are considered polite and appropriate when eating at a table.
Example
- Good table manners include chewing with your mouth closed and not speaking with food in your mouth.
- She was impressed by his impeccable table manners during their dinner date.
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