Wikipedia indeed contains a lot of information than you could possibly think of. Go to Table Manners article from Wikipedia to get a quick glance of various table manners from various part of the world ranging from Afganistan to Peruvian.

Some interesting points

Afgan table manners…

If eating on a table and bread is dropped on the floor the bread should picked up and kissed and put to one’s forehead before putting back somewhere other than the floor. If eating on the floor make sure that your feet do not touch the food.

from French

Both hands must be above the table at the same time. They cannot be below the table even if they are together. This rule comes from medieval times, where the king feared assassination. To make sure he was able to dine safely, all persons dining with him kept their hands above the table where they could be seen at all times. The action of putting your hands below the table was interpreted as an attempt to grab your dagger and assassinate the king.

There are plenty other point for your leisure reading or preparation for the upcoming Formal Dinner.

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