table manners

noun

: behavior while eating a meal at a table
He needs to learn good table manners.

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But heaven forbid that Miss Manners should imply that table manners do not count. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 Like any dinner party, every guest has its own table manners. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Proper table manners include no chewing with your mouth open, no hats indoors, and waiting for everyone to be served before eating. — Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 Some videos even teach lessons like good table manners or how to count. — Parents, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for table manners

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“Table manners.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/table%20manners. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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