Etiquette shapes our reputation in the eyes of other people, and lacking this attribute can lead to social disapproval and create an awkward atmosphere. Especially during meals of today, many individuals are beginning to forget proper norms.
The good news is that it’s never too late to learn, so here are 5 proper meal etiquette rules you can practice in your new home at One Chuan Grove.
Don’t Talk with Your Mouth Full
Talking with your mouth full naturally presents half-eaten food, which can be disgusting to look at for many. Also, a muffled mouth makes words difficult to comprehend, and your windpipe pushes food out as you do so, causing you to spit or even choke. This is unhygienic and unappealing to people.
Tuck Away Your Phone
Using your phone mid-conversation or at all times simply shows people that your device deserves much more attention than they do. You will look less approachable and worthy of a person to talk to, and significantly lower opportunities to make social interaction.
Keep Your Feet Planted on the Ground
Having your knees up to chest level or your feet stuck to the table legs makes a bad impression by being way too informal/comfortable, shaking the table, and showcasing bad posture, indicating boredom, disengagement, and disrespect for shared space.
Use Napkins/Tissues When Wiping and Covering
Napkins and tissues capture contagious clusters of bacteria and are neatly compact, avoiding unnecessary use of shirts, body parts, and alcohol. This makes you look more mannered, aware, and accountable for your own actions, increasing overall comfort in the room.
Wait for Everyone to be Served
It shows great equality, especially in gatherings. Waiting helps optimize meal pacing, which is the natural flow of conversations, and ensures no awkwardness for early finishers. Exceptions are buffets, larger gatherings, or hot foods, since both equality and freshness are not guaranteed.
