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Eating Tail-on Shrimp.
For larger size shrimp, it is proper to take at least two bites with one piece of shrimp. Do not eat the shrimp in one whole bite. On your second bite squeeze the tail gently to remove the meat from the tail. You may dip shrimp in the sauce between each bite as long as it is your own sauce dish. Do not dip into a serving dish—instead scoop some sauce onto your plate and dip. Deposit shrimp shells/tails in a communal dish or on the side of your plate.
Can't wait to eat!
If you are starved before a function, eat a snack before you attend so you do not appear to be starving.
Late to the party...
Never be late to a dining function. If you are, always call and inform your host or hostess the approximate time you will arrive.
Napkin rules.
Place your napkin on your lap "after" the host or hostess has done so. When leaving the table for a moment, excuse yourself politely, place your napkin unfolded to the right of your plate.
Alcohol etiquette.
Drinks should not be carried to the dinner table when dinner is announced. Do not drink more than you can handle. If you do not drink alcohol, ask for a nonalcoholic beverage.
Cheers everyone... making a toast.
Toasts may be proposed by anyone, at any time during dinner. Usually the person delivering the toast stands. The person being toasted picks up a wine glass and gestures and waits until everyone has sipped to the toast. Do not sip from your glass if you are the one being toasted.
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