Everyday Don'ts

October 2010

It’s easy to take everyday actions for granted. What becomes habitual to most of us can slip our minds, leading us to forget how certain patterns or actions that have become routine to us can actually be offensive to others. It’s important to continually keep ourselves in check to make sure that social graces are respected 24/7.

Chuck the Chewing. While there is nothing technically wrong with popping some gum, it is considered something that should be done in privacy or with familiar friends. Resist the urge to chew while in conversation with someone, or during formal settings such as a classroom, church or at the office. Regardless of the company you keep, it is important to be discreet, quiet, and to always dispose of your gum properly.

Rid yourself of Rudeness. Being discourteous covers a lot of ground—from playing loud music that prevents others from continuing with their days peacefully to whispering or giggling behind someone’s back. Being a mature, respectful individual means rising above these childish tendencies and always keeping others’ feelings in mind.

Stay Sanitary. Crude behavior such as spitting is not just crass—it’s also highly unsanitary. Though some cultures may accept this type of behavior and while it might be commonplace even in the streets you live, the act of spitting is usually regarded as uncouth and incredibly ill mannered.

Smoke Out. Cigarette smoking is a highly personal decision. If you do decide to smoke, however, it is important to confine your smoking outdoors, avoiding the act inside someone’s house or even in a car. Secondhand smoke is only one issue—another is keeping clean since cigarette butts and ashes can clutter anyone’s space.

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Take your cigarette break to the outdoors and keep everyone out of secondhand smoke’s way.

Snapping and popping are definite don’ts when it comes to chewing gum.

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At The Table

October 2010

Tiny accidents sometimes can’t be helped, whether you’re dining at home, at a restaurant or even at a formal function. These unexpected circumstances, however, don’t mean table manners should be forgotten. Etiquette rules even in the trickiest situations—all you need is to stay calm, be alert and always remember that a sense of humor can make even the most embarrassing wrongs a little bit better.

Sorry for the Spill.
Don’t make a big deal of toppling over a glass—simply put it up quickly and apologize to everyone else at the table, while using an available piece of cloth to pick up the liquid. With food spills, pick up the morsels with your knife’s blade or a clean spoon, and dab at the stained tablecloth with the edge of your napkin, dipped in water (water from your glass should work just fine).

Too Hot to Handle.
If you bite into your order and find it too hot to deal with, immediately take a swig of water to help bring down the heat. If that still does not work, subtly spit your food onto your fork and resist the urge to hide it in your napkin. Instead, just lay it onto the edge of your plate. The same goes for any food that’s spoiled.

Table manners should never fall by the wayside even during the most delicate dining dilemmas.

Something Stuck.
To prevent any food from getting stuck between your teeth, remember to run your tongue over your teeth every so often. Never attempt to remove food at the table itself—just discreetly excuse yourself from the table and head to the restroom. If someone at your table has the misfortune of having food stuck between their teeth, just let them know about it by giving a hand signal.

The Blue Leaf is a great place to host parties, whether you're looking to entertain corporate clients or throw a get-together for friends and family. We can help you forge new bonds and make new memories, no matter what the occasion. For inquiries, call The Blue Leaf Events Pavilion at 898-BLUE or visit http://www.theblueleaf.com.ph/ for more information

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The Blue Leaf Events Pavilion • 632 8872175 • 632 8875687 • inquiries@theblueleaf.com.ph
100 Park Avenue, McKinley Hill Village,Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.