6 Minute English Do you have good dining etiquette?
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Nov 20, 2025 Explore the nuances of dining etiquette, from the significance of first impressions to the pet peeves that can ruin a meal. Discover why clinking glasses symbolized trust in dining history and why wearing hats at the table is a big no-no. The discussion sheds light on global complaints about eating behaviors, with noisy eaters topping the list. Join the conversation as hosts and students share personal experiences, redefine vocabulary like 'picky,' and provide handy tips for mastering table manners.
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Table Manners Shape First Impressions
- Do avoid loud chewing or eating with your mouth open to make a good impression at meals.
- Use eye contact, cutlery and a napkin on your lap to show respect for others and the meal.
Noisy Eating Is Widely Complained About
- Global listeners most commonly complained about noisy eating as an etiquette problem.
- Noisy eating emerged as the top cross-cultural complaint in BBC's listener feedback.
Clinking Glasses As A Trust Ritual
- Clinking glasses evolved as a trust ritual because small amounts of drink mix between cups.
- The gesture symbolises mutual trust and shared respect during a toast.