Dining etiquette isn’t about starched napkins or memorising which fork is which; it’s about creating an environment that everybody can enjoy. Personally, I have no issue with elbows occasionally resting on the dining table; however, I do draw the line at licking a knife (you know who you are) or using a napkin as a tissue. In the words of one of my good friends and regular dining companions, “Don’t let good manners ruin good food”. And then there’s service charge. Dining etiquette should start with one basic law: no more truffle oil, anywhere, ever.
