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A lady says please and thank you, especially to servers, in a restaurant or in a private home.
A lady does not wolf down her food.
A lady does not slurp her soup.
A lady does not eat more food than she can comfortably digest.
A lady does not attempt to cool her food by blowing on it. If she fears singeing her taste buds, she lets her food cool gradually and undisturbed in its own bowl or on its own plate.
Whether she is an invited guest or the host at a restaurant party, a lady shows up on time.
A lady does not apply makeup at the table.
If a lady is offered a second helping, she may accept it if she wishes.
When a lady chews, she chews quietly.
If she is given the opportunity to serve herself, either at a family-style dinner party or at a buffet, a lady does not overload her plate.
A lady never argues with a server, whether at a restaurant or at a private party.
A lady does not overstay her welcome.
In any aspect of her life, but especially at the dinner table, a lady does not bite off more than she can chew.
Once a lady has finished stirring her cup of coffee or tea, she places her spoon on her saucer. A lady never places a damp or soiled utensil directly on the table or tablecloth.
A lady does not chop up her salad with her knife and fork before proceeding to eat it. If the salad is not served in easily-eaten pieces, she cuts it into one bite-sized piece at a time, as she eats it.
A lady will find the knives and spoons arranged on the right side of her plate and the forks on her left side. On all occasions, a lady assumes that she begins by using the utensils farthest from her plate. This means when she is presented with her first course, she uses the fork and knife farthest from her plate. Once the course has been completed, she leaves that course’s utensils on her plate. As each new course arrives, she uses the utensils that are closer and closer to her plate.
Taken from A Lady At The Table by Sheryl Shade
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