Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Step 1
Keep your elbows off the table during dinner.
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Step 2
Avoid placing money on the table when food is set.
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Step 3
Resist any urge you may have to sing during the meal.
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Step 4
Serve guests first and offer second or third helpings.
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Step 5
Go ahead and burp. Burping is not considered rude and conveys you are full and enjoyed the meal. Sometimes a burp is followed with the expression, "Ay, salamat," which means, "Ahh, thank you."
Comments
lordkhomar said
on 7/7/2009 Very interesting indeed..
jcdp said
on 6/15/2009 My brother's wife is from Cebu. She has been in the US since Sept 08 and they were married Dec 08. I have not yet fully understood her "table manners". She smacks her food, burps with saying "excuse me", never uses a napkin, constantly pushes her food around her plate, and gets up from the table as soon as she is finished eating and starts washing dishes. Is this customary in her native culture? Being from the South, our family has always been mindful of "proper table manners." Are her actions customary?
mardie72 said
on 2/21/2009 I don't thing the burping thing is allowed, that's definitely Indian culture, which compliments the chef and the food. We weren't allowed to burp during our family meals.
lelai said
on 2/2/2009 For the old fashion way, you need to be quiet. And not make sounds with your mouth while eating.
MOdern families now welcome a light conversation, maybe limited to how good the food is and how delighted you are to be invited on the family table. :) good work Manfredsnelling 5*
jamila88888 said
on 3/30/2007 in the barrios, or the rural areas, don't be shocked if someone will be eating while his foot is on the chair while his forearm is resting over it while scooping the food with his bare hands.