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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
An Etiquette Expert Is Begging People To Stop This Common Dinnertime Habit
Whether you're eating with a group of friends or your family at home or in a restaurant, maintaining proper dining etiquette can enhance the experience. Not only will your dining companions take note of your more elevated aesthetic (and behavior), but you'll feel better about yourself and your meal too. And even if you don't know the ins and outs of dining manners, there is one common dining doing (don't worry, it's an easy one to remember). Mealtimes are a way to connect with the food you're enjoying and the people sitting beside you. So you want to ensure you're not doing anything to dampen that experience. And again, unless you went to finishing school and are educated about every dining etiquette rule, you probably don't know whether or not you're abiding by it. But there are definitely eating that are obviously inappropriate. Parade spoke to Myka Meier, etiquette expert and founder of Beaumont Etiquette, to learn more about one of the most popular many people engage in (which might include you) that you can (and should) make a conscious effort to put an end to ASAP. Related: The dinnertime habit Meier is begging people to quit? Talking with your mouth full. 'It's when someone speaks while still chewing food (often mid-bite!) instead of waiting to finish and swallow before responding,' Meier it might seem like common sense to chew with your mouth closed, you might be surprised by how many people consciously or subconsciously engage in conversations with heaps of food in their mouths.'Most often it's [talking with your mouth open while eating] out of excitement to join the conversation or from a fear of missing the moment to chime in," Meier explains. Despite the reason behind it (even if it's a positive one), it's still not ideal. 'It's unpleasant and unappetizing for those around you," she says. "[It] can come across as sloppy, food can come out and it distracts from the dining experience for everyone." Related: An Etiquette Expert Is Begging People To Stop This 'Rude' Habit in Social Settings Even though most people don't mean to do it, unfortunately, it still happens. However, the good news is that the habit can be stopped (or at least worked on). Meier notes that one of the first things you can do to prevent yourself from talking with your mouth full is to take smaller bites. Smaller bites should make it easier for you to keep your mouth closed while chewing, so your food doesn't have to be on display for everyone else. Breathing through your nose also helps, she adds. Another action you can take to stop talking with your mouth full is simply slowing down and taking a beat.'Simply pause, finish chewing, then join in—people are usually happy to wait a moment for a thoughtful (and polite!) reply,' says Meier. Don't be afraid that you'll let the moment pass to finish chewing (and swallowing) your food. Odds are high that the rest of your table needs to finish chewing their food to provide thoughtful and poised responses as well. Although this may take time, patience and practice to break, your dining companions will appreciate your efforts to make your meal more Even when you do your best not to talk with your mouth full, you may encounter some situations while dining where you have no other choice and just need to do it anyway. For example, if there is an emergency (or you aren't feeling well) and you need to communicate with your tablemates, it is permissible for you to open your mouth and speak while chewing. If you're by yourself in a private setting, talking with your mouth full can be done (if, say, you're on the phone or shouting something to your roommate in another room). That being said, while doing so may not look unappealing to others (only because no one else is around), it may be more difficult for whomever you're speaking with to understand what you're saying. And, you might even get some food on the floor or around you're dining area if you're not paying extra special attention. 'If I must say something urgently, I'll politely cover my mouth and keep it brief, then apologize and finish chewing,' adds Meier. Up Next:Myka Meier, etiquette expert and founder of Beaumont Etiquette.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince William Shows Love for Kate Middleton with Subtle PDA Gesture at Latest Royal Appearance
Prince William displayed discreet PDA towards his wife Kate Middleton at VE Day 80: A Celebration To Remember The Prince and Princess of Wales have seemingly relaxed their stance on public displays of affection as she's resumed royal duties after undergoing treatment for cancer in 2024 Princess Kate spoke about the power of love in the September video she released to share that she had completed chemotherapyPrince William showed his protective affection for wife Kate Middleton with a subtle move at their latest royal engagement. On May 8, the Prince and Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance at the VE Day 80: A Celebration To Remember concert in London, where they joined King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh. The musical evening concluded the national celebrations for the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day, commemorating the end of World War II in Europe on May 8, 1945, and William showed his love for Kate with a tender gesture. As Prince William, 42, and Princess Kate, 43, filed into their seats, he put his hand on his wife's back to guide her. While the British royals have historically refrained from PDA (often only sharing a public kiss on their royal wedding days), the Prince and Princess of Wales have seemingly relaxed their stance on the matter as Princess Kate has gradually resumed public duties after stepping back while undergoing treatment for cancer in 2024. At the concert on Thursday, cameras captured the split-second moment where the Prince of Wales guided his wife to their seats in the front row of a box at the show. In another romantic moment, Princess Kate gave William a total look of love. It's thought that there are no formal rules governing how affectionate royal couples can act towards one another in public — it's at their own discretion. "Senior members of the royal family would likely not be told how to interact or when they can or can not show PDA and would be trusted to use their better judgement as to when it's appropriate," royal etiquette expert Myka Meier, founder and director of Beaumont Etiquette, previously told PEOPLE. "The royals often adjust PDA to mirror the formality of the event they are attending." The Prince and Princess of Wales are parents to children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, and recently rang in their 14th wedding anniversary on April 29. William and Kate were away on the actual day as the calendar overlapped with a working visit to the Scottish Isles of Mull and Iona, and their team released an intimate picture of them together. "Wonderful to be back on the Isle of Mull. Thank you to everyone for such a warm welcome ❤️ W & C," read the caption of the snap shared to social media, where they had their arms linked as they looked out a lake. Scotland is a special place for the Prince and Princess of Wales as it's where they first met and fell in love as students at the University of St. Andrews in Edinburgh. Their two-day stay in Scotland on April 29 and 30 was their first official overnight work trip since the Princess of Wales announced in January that she was in remission from a cancer diagnosis she announced last year. Princess Kate shared in September that she completed chemotherapy treatment in the most intimate video yet of the Wales family's private world. The footage filmed in Norfolk (where they have their country home) showed William and Kate cuddling, laughing and laying on a blanket together. In audio over the video audio, she spoke, in part, about the power of love. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! "This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved," Kate said. Read the original article on People
