Good Table Manners

I remember shorts like this one. LOL.

For all the pomp and circumstance that surrounds a formal dinner, I admit that I enjoy them. Mind you, I can't do too many in a short time span. Some of the best kitchen creations I've ever tasted came from these dinners.

IMO, good table manners are not a way to be pretentious or condescending, but rather a way I can show respect to my guests and be more attentive to them.