Table Manners
The way people behave when eating together.
What is it?
Table manners are rules for how to eat politely. In the 1700s, rich people had special tools like sugar sifters to make eating more elegant. Using a silver sugar sifter showed that you had good manners and knew how to behave at fancy dinners.
Why it matters
Table manners change over time. Learning about old manners helps you understand how people lived.
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