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" To some extent, many of us acknowledge proper dining etiquette\u2014though ultimately, how we conduct ourselves at the table is our personal choice. However, as the saying goes: Know the rules before you break them. While there is a suggested way to do things, no way is confirmed to be the &amp;quot;right&amp;quot; way\u2014especially considering the different styles and cultural differences that exist. This lesson is in American dinner etiquette. Here, watch as Elena Brouwer, an internationally recognized etiquette and protocol expert, and representative of EtiquetteCentre.com, reminds us how to handle our silverware, cut our meat properly, proceed at a business outing and more! If after watching, you&amp;#039;re interested to learn the ins and outs of Continental dining etiquette as well, visit ExpertVillage.com. Proper Etiquette for Using a Knife American Style -- powered by ExpertVillage.com Silverware Tips for Dinner Etiquette -- powered by ExpertVillage.com Table Manners &amp;amp;amp; Etiquette for Business -- powered by ExpertVillage.com Table Manners &amp;amp;amp; Etiquette for Dropping Silverware -- powered by ExpertVillage.com   Table Manners &amp;amp;amp; Etiquette for Seasoning Food -- powered by ExpertVillage.com   "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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