Mr. Manners Tells All
At The Dinner Table
Hello boys and girls, it's me again, Mr. Manners. Today we are going to
build off last weeks lesson and expand our knowledge to table manners. These
items are critical, so please feel free to take notes as we go. What do you
need to know for this? First, don't forget your please and thank yous. Use
them accordingly throughout the meal! When seated, take this time to dive into
the menu. Nothing is more annoying than individuals who chit chat instead of
deciding on an entree. Please understand that your server has a job to do!
Don't hold them up. Once the ordering is complete, feel free to enjoy the
company of those you are with while sharing appetizers or waiting for your
meal. Once the meal arrives, do not begin eating until everyone has their food,
that is rude and inconsiderate.. Now comes a critical point. What to do with
your elbows. I really don't care what you do with them, just so long as you
keep them off the table. It is NEVER ok to place your elbows on the table!
Only your wrists should touch the table while eating. Also make use of your
silverware. God gave you these instruments for a reason. Little boys and girls
who use their knife and fork are sure to win the respect of the room. Napkin
placement is also important. There are several methods that are acceptable, and
one that is not. The most common place for your napkin is in your lap, which
keeps it close and also acts as a safety net God forbid you drop your bite. It
can also be tucked into one's shirt around their neck, but this has gone out of
style slightly. The one place it should NOT be is on the table next to your
plate. This is gross! Don't do it! Our final area of concern revolves around
bodily functions. This should be self explanatory. You do not burp or fart in
front of me anywhere, let alone the dinner table. If you feel the need to burp,
please cover your mouth and make it as quiet as possible. If you feel the need
to fluff in your pants, please take it somewhere else. Stick to these general
guidelines, and dining with you will be a pleasant experience for all! Be sure
to check back next Thursday when we will continue to expand our knowledge with
what you need to know about proper public behavior.
Mind your P's and Q's
by Ryan Evans
Hello there boys and girls it's me, Mr. Manners. Today we are going to discuss
the most basic building block on your road to better manners, the use of
"please" and "thank you". What do you need to know? Simple. There is NEVER a
wrong time to use them. I have seen to many times someone ask for something and
just expect to get it. Lets take for example you are at dinner with a group of
friends. The salt shaker is across the table from you. You would very much
like to put some salt on those fries, but how do you ask? You could whisper to
the person next to you, but that would cut you off from the rest of the table.
You could just reach across and get it yourself, but that will be for another
article. Finally, you could say, "please pass me the salt." When handed to
you, you are also again faced with some options. You could just smile, but that
would not be enough and people may think you are kind of strange. You could say
nothing, but that is what we are trying to avoid here, are we not? Finally, you
could say "thank you", along with a quick smile. That would show people you
were polite and receptive. Everyone at the table will take notice. Use this
same setup for everything in life. Let me repeat, there is never a wrong time
to use "please" and "thank you". You will be surprised what a difference it
makes! Be sure to check back next week, when we will build on what we just
learned and go in to table manners.
Gaaag News
3/18/04
To Address our Purpose.
I just wanted to let anyone that was wondering know, that the purpose of gaaag
isn't to be better than anyone, its to help those who need help. The making fun
of something we don't like is just an added bonus for our members and
columnists. Hope that cleared some things up.
3/8/04
Calling all aspiring Columnists.
Would you like to write a column for gaaag? Great. Just email us
gaaag@earthlink.net with your
column, and we'll find a place. Remember our mantra though: "We're here to help"
If you're critical of something, its important to explain 'the right way' or
give a good example. We're so excited to hear your ideas and to share your
columns! Gaaag: We're here to help.
3/7/04
Coming Soon: Mr. Manners tells all.
Yup, you heard right, our very own manners columnist is going to tell you all
about manners and politeness! You need to know, don't miss this one.
3/6/04
Brand New: Hints, Tips, and Tricks from the gays.
It's like Queer Eye, only tailored just for you, and without Carson. Pooh.
But I'm here, and I can help you solve any fashion dilemma that you have. I can
also answer questions. Remember, you do have resources, and...we're here to
help.
3/3/04
Day One
So, this is the first day of "gaaag" hope you like. The website obviously
isn't finished yet. You can look forward to wonderful and fun things like a
comic, resources, and all that other stuff on the left over there.
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