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Once the lady of the house places her napkin in her lap, other guests should follow
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Bread is placed on the tablecloth, unless it's a formal meal, in which a bread plate is used
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It is very impolite to take a bite from the whole piece of bread
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After each course, you should wipe your plate with a piece of bread, as a means of cleaning your plate
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If you are invited for dinner you should bring a gift. Something like flowers, wine or a pre-agreed dessert
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Eating foods with your fingers is strictly limited, so see what the host/hostesses are doingChristmas