As always, a great presentation from Mr Hanson. And a reminder that, even in the Covid-times, we may make things more pleasant with attention to little details such as how we dine. My Mother always said that good manners and refinement should be "like a second skin".
In Denmark we always put our knife and fork in a slight angle, as you show when talking about it being a sign of having finished. We do so both to show we are done eating, but also to ease the clearing for the person doing so. Having the knife and fork there when you’re out dining, makes it easy for the waiter to clear the plate without the knife and fork accidentally sliding around. At least that is what I’ve been taught throughout my childhood. 😊
I work in restaurants and I wish more Americans knew the last bit! *SO* many people put their silverware in the "finished" position, then tell me they're not done, or won't let me clear their plate 😂
I'm really happy that my parents taught me these simple manners when I was growing up. I think that I understand the reasoning of them a little better now.
Civility is most refreshing. Thank you kindly for this most cordial reminder that manners are for everyone, everywhere, regardless of the circumstances.
Mr. Hanson, thanks for tips. I have a question, if I may. How to properly eat croissants? Some of them are rather sticky and not too comfortable bo be eaten with hands.
I noticed that there's no tablecloth on your table. Growing up I remember my mother always putting a tablecloth on the table. Is it appropriate to leave the table exposed like that? Do you risk damaging the wood?
Just speaking from personal experience: If someone has a nice wooden table they will sometimes leave it exposed as it is visually appealing. However, wooden tables can be damaged and require some maintenance work (might need to be "shaved down" if there is severe damage, apart from that the table might need to be treated with oil or a coating from time to time). In finer dining situations most hosts will tend to use table cloths though.
2:35 well, in an angle would make life easier for the staff to collect your plate. and since there are a knife with a fork, i would put the fork prongs down
when corona is gone I will have perfect manners that William Hanson taught me during quarantine
2:52 the best part...
That laugh... so natural... no etiquette right there ... 🤣👌
As always, a great presentation from Mr Hanson. And a reminder that, even in the Covid-times, we may make things more pleasant with attention to little details such as how we dine. My Mother always said that good manners and refinement should be "like a second skin".
Etiquette is gone away when he laughs hahahaha it is so contagious 🤣🤣
In Denmark we always put our knife and fork in a slight angle, as you show when talking about it being a sign of having finished. We do so both to show we are done eating, but also to ease the clearing for the person doing so. Having the knife and fork there when you’re out dining, makes it easy for the waiter to clear the plate without the knife and fork accidentally sliding around. At least that is what I’ve been taught throughout my childhood. 😊
we need more coach like you M.Hanson. I like very much your videos , beautiful personnality.Thank you
Thank you William, these videos are most helpful.
I work in restaurants and I wish more Americans knew the last bit! *SO* many people put their silverware in the "finished" position, then tell me they're not done, or won't let me clear their plate 😂
I'm really happy that my parents taught me these simple manners when I was growing up. I think that I understand the reasoning of them a little better now.
Civility is most refreshing. Thank you kindly for this most cordial reminder that manners are for everyone, everywhere, regardless of the circumstances.
Pleasing as always...love the Blunders at the end.
I love your excellent work William!
Thanks William. Love your videos. Always something new to learn with you.
Thanks William great video. Your knowledge is much appreciated 💙
Thank you William - thank you so much from an American girl who loves fine dining!
William is the best expert.😀
Enjoyable and informative as always.
Flawless Dining with Flawless handsome man
Thank you so much for this guiding, Mr. Hanson
Cutest laugh at the end!
You have the cutest laugh!
You're lovely William! Love your shows!
Mr. Hanson, thanks for tips. I have a question, if I may. How to properly eat croissants? Some of them are rather sticky and not too comfortable bo be eaten with hands.
Lovely Sir W.Hanson and his etiquette lesson.
I loved the blooper at the end 😄 hope your phone is ok
Love that laugh!!
That little startle at the end XD
absolute lad no questions asked
Definitely useful! Thank you William !
Thank you.
Great video, William!
I noticed that there's no tablecloth on your table. Growing up I remember my mother always putting a tablecloth on the table. Is it appropriate to leave the table exposed like that? Do you risk damaging the wood?
Just speaking from personal experience: If someone has a nice wooden table they will sometimes leave it exposed as it is visually appealing. However, wooden tables can be damaged and require some maintenance work (might need to be "shaved down" if there is severe damage, apart from that the table might need to be treated with oil or a coating from time to time). In finer dining situations most hosts will tend to use table cloths though.
if you have a beautiful table, you can use place mats, just like he did. if the table is ugly, definitely use withe linen
You are awesome! I would like to see you often.
Greetings from Portugal.
Thank you so much for this!
Excellent advice
What a lovely laugh
Great refresher, thanks 💓
If the last dinning guest is very late or doesn’t show up, does that mean that the guests do not eat at all?
i love the fact that you use and iphone and an apple watch
I learnt this in school! I wonder if kids these days are still taught manners xD
Thank You Sir William!
From kuwait
2:35 well, in an angle would make life easier for the staff to collect your plate. and since there are a knife with a fork, i would put the fork prongs down
Is your phone still alive.. ? 😳😂😂
Make More vedio my dear. Love from India ❤️
Nice
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Don't throw phones like that. Gives me a heart attack 😄
I need to brush up.
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Why don't you say something about moving your fork and knife from one hand to another one? It's so annoying...:(
How could u be elegant and flawless with your weight put on, lol