Wait to be seated until the host or hostess shows you to your place at the table.Place your napkin on your lap immediately after sitting down.Keep your elbows off the table while eating.Chew with your mouth closed and avoid talking with food in your mouth.Excuse yourself if you need to leave the table during the meal.Use utensils from the outside in when eating multiple courses.Cut your food into bite-sized pieces before eating.Say "please" and "thank you" when requesting items or being served food.Engage in polite conversation with others at the table.When finished eating, place your utensils on your plate with the handles facing to the right.