Table manners

[SweetLips]

I am a mature male[between 60 and .....] had a good upbringing and taught correct manners at and beyond the table.

Recently went on a lunch date,set up by friends, with a man in his 40s [just the 2 of us].

He was physically attractive, we had similar interests[theatre]---then he started to eat !

Almost asked him if he wanted a shovel .

That changed the whole dynamics[for me] of the 'date'.

Perhaps I'm overly sensitive how food is delivered into ones' mouth but there was no way any part of me was going where that food went.

Anyone else aware that many don't know the correct way to use a knife and fork [or hold a pen]?

And yes I do know that there are a lot more serious issues facing the world today but 'off-topic' means we can chat about anything-or not as you choose.

[TotallyEffed]

Whatever happened to class?

[ArtMan]

SweetLips, your post made me laugh.  I was under the impression you were closer in age to "and...".  (you've been pretty upfront in  past postings).  I say if you found him attractive and he was into you, I say look beyond that.  My nephew when he eats shovels food into his mouth and chews with his mouth open.  I've gotten tired of saying anything to him.   If we eat together I just don't make eye contact with him when he takes a bite of food. I don't think this should be a deal breaker.  If he ends up being bad in bed and a sloppy eater, then by all means send him on his way.  Good for you for landing a "youngster"

[SweetLips]

Thanks ArtMan[for your response and the fact you have read AND remembered my past postings-you deserve your Legend status].

I have a nephew that does the same as yours but I don't dare say anything as his Mother has perfect manners but the Dad-not so.

No so sure about 'landing' the youngster just yet [think I am the 'Daddy figure for some]. As long as we stay away from food maybe he deserves a 2nd chance [glad I'm perfect !]. You no longer have to date before sex these days, do you? I need to eat to get the strength though and then call back in a week !

Whispers so only ArtMan hears sshh 71.

[Scarywarhol]

Eating Correctly is not entirely separate from the more pressing events of the day. We just elected a guy who eats his pizza crust-first!

[SweetLips]

TotallyEffed said: "Whatever happened to class?

I'm responding to my own thread but you prompted me to remember seeing a drag revue where a couple sat at a table miming this song and one was obviously 'farting' throughout.

At the end they walked off arm in arm and one showed the back of his dress blown apart.

Well we[the audience] all fell about---perhaps you had to be there, but a good fart joke always seems to work.

 

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[bunnie3]

From time to time, other diners and restaurant personnel look at me quizically when I rearrange my napkin, water glass and utensils, but it s not because I have bad manners, it s because I m a "leftie"....I don t let this bother me, I rearrange my place settings w/o thinking, and always sit at the corner part of the table, so as not to bump elbows.  As for scarfing down a meal in public, I hate that.  That s what snacking in bed is for!

[dramamama611]

I we ouldnt be able to overlook it either - not long term. It would grate on my nerves.

[AC126748]

My brother and sister-in-law cut up their entire meal before they start eating. It bothers me to no end. And my husband is a fast eater. He's finished with his meal before I'm even halfway done. He complains that I eat too slowly. He drive each other crazy with that.