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" I think to be oversensitive about cliches is like being oversensitive about table manners."
Evelyn Waugh

Meaning of "table manners" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF TABLE MANNERS

ˈteɪbəl ˈmænəz


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TABLE MANNERS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Table manners is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TABLE MANNERS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Table manners

Table manners are the rules of etiquette used while eating, which may also include the appropriate use of utensils. Different cultures observe different rules for table manners. Each family or group sets its own standards for how strictly these rules are to be enforced.

Definition of table manners in the English dictionary

The definition of table manners in the dictionary is used to refer to the way you behave when you are eating a meal at a table.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TABLE MANNERS

bananas · confectioner´s · Connors · dry-cleaner´s · frighteners · Guianas · honeymooners · honors · honours · lacunae · manners · mismanners · partners · pufftaloonas · stationer´s · trainers

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TABLE MANNERS

table · Table Bay · table dancer · table dancing · table football · table lamp · table leg · table licence · table linen · table money · Table Mountain · table napkin · table runner · table salt · table setting · table talk · table tennis · table top · table wine · table-rapping

WORDS THAT END LIKE TABLE MANNERS

board of examiners · Charity Commissioners · Church Commissioners · comedy of manners · company manners · cross trainers · cut corners · Ecclesiastical Commissioners · have one´s meat and one´s manners · party manners · take a person to the cleaners · take no prisoners

Synonyms and antonyms of table manners in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «table manners» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TABLE MANNERS

Find out the translation of table manners to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of table manners from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «table manners» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

餐桌礼仪
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

modales en la mesa
570 millions of speakers
en

English

table manners
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

तालिका शिष्टाचार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

آداب المائدة
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

манеры за столом
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

modos à mesa
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

টেবিল বিনয়
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

les manières de table
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Meja makan
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Tischmanieren
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

テーブルマナー
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

테이블 매너
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Tata krama meja
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cách ăn
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

பழகும் விதம்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

टेबल शिष्टाचार
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

sofra adabı
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

maniere a tavola
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

maniery przy stole
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

манери за столом
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

manierele la masă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ήθη τραπέζι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tafelmaniere
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bordsskick
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bordskikk
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about table manners

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2 QUOTES WITH «TABLE MANNERS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word table manners.
1
George Mikes
On the Continent people have good food; in England people have good table manners.
2
Evelyn Waugh
I think to be oversensitive about cliches is like being oversensitive about table manners.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TABLE MANNERS»

Discover the use of table manners in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to table manners and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Elements of Etiquette: A Guide to Table Manners in an ...
Renowned author, chef, and true gentleman Craig Claiborne has assembled this sensible, sophisticated guide to table manners for all of us who want to feel more confident and graceful at any meal, whether as host or guest, at home or in a ...
Craig Claiborne, 1992
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Tiffany's Table Manners for Teenagers
Concise, witty, and illustrated with humor and style by Joe Eula, this classic guide to good table manners has delighted readers of all ages for more than 50 years. From the Hardcover edition.
Walter Hoving, 2011
3
Table manners: the edifying story of two friends whose ...
Chester teaches his good friend Dudunya about napkins, "full-mouthed speaking accidents," and other important aspects of proper mealtime behavior, in an amusing introduction to the history, rules, and regulations of proper dining etiquette.
Vladimir Radunsky, Christopher Raschka, 2001
4
The Origin of Table Manners: Mythologiques
"The Origin of Table Manners is the third volume of a tetralogy devoted to American Indian mythology.
Claude Lévi-Strauss, 1990
5
A Lady at the Table: A Concise, Contemporary Guide to Table ...
Like all the books in the GentleManners series, A Lady at the Table is easy to use, non-threatening, and an entertaining read.
Sheryl Shade, 2004
6
Manners at the Table
Table manners for children are discussed in this colorful story.
Carrie Finn, 2007
7
The Art of the Table: A Complete Guide to Table Setting, ...
A comprehensive guide to the dinner table covers manners, settings, tableware, history, and lore.
Suzanne Von Drachenfels, 2000
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A Butler's Guide to Table Manners
With the revival in good manners, etiquette, spelling and grammar, this is a timely book on table manners and dining etiquette to ensure grace at the table at all times.
Nicholas Clayton, 2007
9
Monster Knows Table Manners
READ. MORE. Bently, Peter. Say Please, Little Bear. New York: Sandy Creek, 2011. Dahl, Michael. Bunny Eats Lunch. Hello Genius. Mankato, Minn.: Picture Window Books, 2010. Smith, Sian. Manners at the Table. Oh, Behave! Chicago: ...
Connie Colwell Miller, 2014
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Good Table Manners Made Easy
Good Table Manners Made Easy is a quick, easy-to-read resource that teaches basic table manners in a delightfully fun way. It also serves as a quick refresher for the table manners that we may have forgotten.
Maryann Sawka, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TABLE MANNERS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term table manners is used in the context of the following news items.
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Bad behaviour and brilliant comedy in Table Manners at The Capitol
Marcus Hutton stars in Table Manners at The Capitol. You can see Marcus' point in Table Manners, which plays Horsham's Capitol from June 29 to July 1. «Crawley Observer, Jun 15»
2
Horrible Table Manners Might Be Ruining Your Career
Bad table manners are like any lapse in etiquette – when the problem is coming from someone else, it's immediately apparent, but if you're the offender, you ... «PayScale Career News, May 15»
3
10 American manners that are rude abroad
Here are 10 table manners Americans take for granted that are actually faux pas abroad, according to Yahoo! Travel. 1 / 11. iStock / sparkia. Being on time: ... «KPRC Houston, May 15»
4
Lessons Learnt in Table Manners
CHENNAI: The Indian challenge at the World Table Tennis Championships came to an end in Suzhou, China, on Wednesday. While A Sharath Kamal reached ... «The New Indian Express, Apr 15»
5
Extra gum turns bad table manners into hilarious branding video
Texting, taking selfies, fussy eating, being a rude cheapskate… all these bad table manners have been turned into a hilarious viral video as part of a branding ... «Marketing Interactive, Mar 15»
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Review: Table Manners at Buxton Opera House
Alan Ayckbourn would, because they provide such rich material for his plays. Table Manners is one of his 1970s three-play sequence The Norman Conquests, ... «Derbyshire Times, Feb 15»
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Ask Amy: Family table manners are grossly inadequate
Dear Amy: My husband and I just hosted another family meal and, once again, I am dismayed by the complete lack of basic manners and courtesy from various ... «Chicago Tribune, Jan 15»
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Pig Politely Shares A Salad, Redefines What It Means To Be A Pig …
We don't know everything about this little piggy (like, what kind of dressing does he enjoy?), but one thing's for certain: He has exceptional table manners. «Huffington Post, Apr 14»
9
Table Manners at Work
Its centerpiece is the “endless table,” a 1,100-foot-long surface that snakes around the 23,000-square-foot office, providing work space for all 125 employees, ... «New York Times, Feb 14»
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Theater review: 'Table Manners' from Mad Cow Theatre
We've all been taught proper dining etiquette: No chewing with your mouth full, no resting your elbows on the table. But those are minor infractions compared ... «Orlando Sentinel, Jan 14»
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