Etiquette And Manners Aficionado Gifts

'Just because you happen to turn into a wolf during a full moon, dear, doesn't mean you have to act like one!'

"Your food didn't melt, young man... this is the soup course."

"Waiter! Two of your finest menus!"

"Good game, good game, nice game, namaste, good game, nice game ..."

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"Mommy, look! He's man-spreading!"

'Fancy you doing a curtsey and she being a non-serving royal, you big dope!'

"Sir, your ducks, they are not in a row."

'Dang! I never now if the sommelier is messing with me.'

"That table is yours once that party decides to move to the suburbs."

'The Ambassador will not be pleased, Madame.'

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"Hmmm ... perhaps a pinot noir less spilly?"

'Dang, you were right! It is formal!'

'Knuth! How many times did I tell you not to play with the food??!!'

'Before we begin, please turn off all cell phones.'

'Timmy, stop being naughty: Don't sit up straight!'

'He was hosting a business dinner for 300. Those were his last words.'

"This is a little awkward, but you've been our guest for a while now, and we all have work in the morning..."

"That sister of yours sure has some nerve asking for those leftovers - we earned them."

"Shouldn't you use a plate?"

"A gentleman would offer his seat."

'Don't get up!'

'I'm sorry, he likes to let off wind after dinner.'

"All rise."

". . . and wipe your feet before you go inside."

"I know it's our first date and we're at this fancy restaurant and all, but would it be a red flag if I ordered the chicken fingers?"

"I hit reply all too many times."

"I taught him to eat with a fork."

'I don't do 'Goodbyes' ...'

'D'you have any salt?'

'Oh I don't mind you turning over my cups to look at the mark. But next time, please finish your tea.'