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The original reasons for not putting your elbows on the table (limited space, as well as some others) just don't apply anymore. There's no reason _not_ to put y
by RHSeeger 7mo ago
The original reasons for not putting your elbows on the table (limited space, as well as some others) just don't apply anymore. There's no reason _not_ to put your elbows on the table other than "that's how it's always been done". As such, at least in my opinion, the rule no longer applies.
- testaccount28 7mo agosailors eat with their elbows on the table, to keep their fare from sliding as the boat rocks. don't look poor!
- thaumasiotes 7mo agoThat could only work as a reason to avoid the behavior if people were familiar with sailors.
- twelvedogs 7mo agoUntil you do it on a temporary table and knock over everyone's drinks