On Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:38:41 +0200, ChattyCathy
> wrote:

>Sky wrote:
>
>> Okay, I just had to start a new on-topic thread ..... What 'rules' of
>> the kitchen/home are common???
>>
>> 1) Don't talk while chewing food in your mouth! Keep mouth closed
>> when chewing food.
>>
>> 2) Never put elbows on the table during dinner time!
>>
>> 3) Ask to be excused from the dinner table
>>
>> Chime in folks!!! I grew up with a lot more 'rules', but I didn't
>> want to be selfish and hoard all of them
>
>Heh. Brings back memories:
>
>4) Don't 'slurp' your soup off the spoon
>
>5) Always remember to unfold your table napkin and place in(on?) your
>lap before taking that first bite
>
>6) No dessert if you don't finish your dinner...

All those are good.

Plus:

7) Wash you hands before dinner

8) You have to try at least a little of everything

Lou