Calmness is Key

Elegance isn’t stiffness. It’s freedom resulting from knowledge.

The Napkin

Place it on your lap immediately after sitting down. If you leave the table (e.g., to the restroom), leave it on the chair, not the table.

Cutlery

The rule is simple: from the outside in. First, use the cutlery furthest from the plate.

Wine

You don’t have to be a sommelier. If you don’t know wine, ask the waiter for help. It’s no shame. The shame is pretending to be an expert.

Phone

Keep it in your bag. A phone on the table signals: “What’s on the internet is more important than You.”