Top 12 Rude Dining Behaviors

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1. Talking on Cell PhonesCell phones should be turned off or on vibrate or silence during a meal. Never answer the call unless it is an emergency. If expecting an emergency call, let your table party know so that when you receive it, you can excuse yourself from the table and talk outside.

2. Chewing With Your Mouth OpenThe mouth should be closed when chewing. ABC (already been chewed) is not an appetizing sight.

3. Talking With Mouth FullWhen the mouth is full of food, wait to speak until you have swallowed the food. Again, it is not appetizing to see food and when talking with food in the mouth, some could accidentally get spit onto your guests.

4. Blowing Nose at the Dinner TableIt is very offensive and unsanitary to blow one's nose at the table. Excuse yourself and go to the restroom.

5. Being Rude to Wait StaffBeing rude or impolite to the wait staff is unacceptable. If you do not like your food or wine, let the wait staff know politely and they will get you a replacement. However, if you have finished your meal or wine, then you should not expect a replacement meal or drink.

6. Picking Your TeethIf food is stuck in your teeth, then excuse yourself and go to the restroom.

7. BurpingSometimes burping may be unavoidable, but try to suppress it using your napkin.

8. FlatulenceSometimes passing gas may be unavoidable, but try to suppress it. Squeeze the anal sphincter hard until the urge goes away.

9. Licking FingersIf your fingers happen to get food on them, use your napkin to wipe them clean. Or, excuse yourself, and use the restroom to wash hands.

10. Grooming or Touching Up Make UpAlthough commonly seen in restaurants, the place to primp is in the restroom.

11. Over Indulging the AlcoholIt is uncouth to drink too much. It is also unhealthy to have too much alcohol and unsafe to drive. Even if you have a designated driver, alcohol tends to unleash obnoxious behavior.

12. Not Leaving a TipUnless the service was unbearable, a 15% to 20% tip should be left. If the service was terrible, speak discretely with the restaurant manager.