9. Placing your smartphone on the table
First of all, it’s not a good idea to leave your smartphone on the table for sanitary reasons. Secondly, it’s disturbing for others who want to eat quietly to listen to your countless notifications. The author of Business of Manners and etiquette expert Adeodata Czink thinks that putting your smartphone on silent mode is considered a sign of politeness.
Besides, those who dine with you are positioned in a quite embarrassing situation. Do yourself and all clients, for that matter, a favor and leave electronic conversations at the restaurant’s door. Plus, you don’t have to rearrange the utensils anymore because your phone doesn’t fit right next to you!
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