Good table manners are appreciated by people

I'm going to a formal dinner with my friend's parents. Can you introduce some basic table manners please?   Jenny, China

When it comes to dining etiquette, there can be lots of confusion. Which topics should be avoided at the dinner table? Can you put your elbows on the table?

Here we ask Jonathan and Liz for some help with basic table manners.

Listen to Helen's report and then try the quiz to check your understanding.

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