Have you ever dined at a fancy restaurant ... or at someone's home ... and felt a little ... uncomfortable?
President Calvin Coolidge ... invited some friends from Vermont ... to dine with him ... at the White House.
They were extremely ... nervous.
And were concerned ... about the correct table manners.... that were required ... at a state dinner.
They did not want to make ... any mistakes.
So.... They decided to do everything ... their host did.
All went well ... until coffee ... was served.
Coolidge poured his coffee into the saucer.
His guests ... did the same.
The President added sugar ... and cream.
So, ... the visitors ... did the same.
Then Coolidge leaned over ... and placed his saucer on the floor .... for the ... cat. (Pause)
Some places ... make us more uncomfortable ... than others. (Pause)
My mother was diligent ... when teaching us ... table manners.
Do any of these sayings ... bring back memories?
Chew with your mouth closed.
Elbows off the table.
Say: ... "Please and thank you".
Let the quests fill their plates ... first.
Do not reach across the table. Ask for the food to be passed.
My mother was emphatic .... that the three of us, ... my sister, brother and I, ... would have perfect ... table manners.