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Why elbows on the dinner table is rude and other seemingly nonsensical etiquette rules

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William Hanson , an etiquette coach, answers questions about etiquette rules for WIRED.

According to Hanson , the no elbows on the table rule goes back to medieval times in Europe .

The right way to stir tea is not in a circle at all, according to Hanson .

Clinking your glasses together when offering a cheers is not proper in formal dining.

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44

Informative language

38

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24

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informal

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English

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37

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possibly offensive

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medium-lived

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