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French Table Manners
I am interested in French table manners. In the US, we put our napkin on our lap and eat with one hand while the other we keep on our lap. We don't put our elbows on the table and it is rude to lick your fingers or eat with your fingers. (Unless it's finger food like fried chicken or corn on the cob. But you still shouldn't lick your fingers!) Is this similar to French table manners? Manners are getting to be more relaxed in the US and many people don't even know how to use their utensils properly; they put their elbows on the table and leave their napkin next to their plate. It is sad to see manners slip away like that. Are table manners very important in France?

Language pair: English; French

Shawn
May 25, 2008

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Re:French Table Manners
Good morning
My name is patrick, I 43 years old I am french I live in paris, the table manners to france have changed, but for me the education that I got is the following table we had to put both hands on table, keep right, put the bread left on our plate, and this is the hand that was go to the mouth should not be it the head go to the plate.
If you would like more information on how French I will be happy to respond.
I apologize for my English, but if you could help me, I can help you for your french.

Language pair: English; French
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patrick783
June 1, 2008

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