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Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby
The thing is, while technically correct, these are rather antiquated and probably not the most critical stuff to teach your members. The point of etiquette is to not be rude. It's far more important that people know not to chew with their mouth full or to return a napkin to the table than it is to course them in a bunch of arbitrary rules.
I think a good rule of thumb is to consider whether there is a good justification for the rule (e.g. you don't return your napkin to the table because it is dirty) in prioritizing the stuff members need to know.
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I won't argue with you (and what we learned wasn't restricted to rules like this - I just mentioned these because they were brought up). However, I do also think that certain rules should be followed to some extent. And depending on the setting, yes, they can be important. I've seen people not get jobs because of completely incorrect etiquette.
You don't have to be perfect all the time.. But holding your fork like a neanderthal, scarfing down food, and having not one thought about how you appear to others can lead to unpleasant meals for those around you. Although the rules don't have to be followed to a tee (I know I certainly don't do that), it does cause you to be more aware of how you should act while eating.
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