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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Golfbuddy on 17 November 2007, 21:24:13
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Lady Golfbuddy and I have been invited to a Senior NCO's mess dinner next weekend and I was wondering what special etiquette we would need to observe for this kind of occasion.
The dress is full mess kit for the members and black tie for guests. I am not a total stranger to formal dinner occasions but would welcome some advice from anyone with some experience of these affairs.
I believe that it is expected that we don't leave the table once everyone is seated and that touching the breasts of the lady sat to your left is frowned upon but, other than that is there anything else I should be aware of?
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Farting at the dinner table is probably frowned upon too :y ;D
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Lady Golfbuddy and I have been invited to a Senior NCO's mess dinner next weekend and I was wondering what special etiquette we would need to observe for this kind of occasion.
The dress is full mess kit for the members and black tie for guests. I am not a total stranger to formal dinner occasions but would welcome some advice from anyone with some experience of these affairs.
I believe that it is expected that we don't leave the table once everyone is seated and that touching the breasts of the lady sat to your left is frowned upon but, other than that is there anything else I should be aware of?
Pass the port to the left! ;)
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Depending on which Regiment or Corp, some have seperate etiquette rules:
These will help:
Don't take your pint to the table when called for dinner :(
Stand behind your chair until top table arrives, grace normally said then.
Remove your name place card and put in your pocket before it is removed by some rogue ;D
Don't start eating until everyone is served (unless directed to do so)
These days you normally get a "comfort" break so that the ladies can powder their what ever?
If you don't like port :) make sure you have some sort of drink for the toasts.
But the most important thing to remember is:
Have a really good time :y
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Depending on which Regiment or Corp, some have seperate etiquette rules:
These will help:
Don't take your pint to the table when called for dinner :(
Stand behind your chair until top table arrives, grace normally said then.
Remove your name place card and put in your pocket before it is removed by some rogue ;D
Don't start eating until everyone is served (unless directed to do so)
These days you normally get a "comfort" break so that the ladies can powder their what ever?
If you don't like port :) make sure you have some sort of drink for the toasts.
But the most important thing to remember is:
Have a really good time :y
Thanks Alan,
I've heard about this comfort break thing. Very 'pc' ;D
And I believe that the place card thing is so that 'messages' can't be passed to the top table in your name. Is that right?
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Farting at the dinner table is probably frowned upon too
Thank break I'm not going, then. Not sure what's wrong with me today but... :-X
Kevin
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Farting at the dinner table is probably frowned upon too
Thank break I'm not going, then. Not sure what's wrong with me today but... :-X
Kevin
It's an age thing Kevin. And it only starts about a year after you get married. Don't ask why it's just the way it is. ;D
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Yes, the place card could find its way to the top table, with such pranks as:
Asking to pay for all the port ;D
Offering to buy everyone a drink ;D
Offering to sing a song ;D
The list goes on ;D
Oh how i miss it :(
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Farting at the dinner table is probably frowned upon too
Thank break I'm not going, then. Not sure what's wrong with me today but... :-X
Kevin
If you stick a meega activated charcoal cabin air intake filter down the back of your trousers it will prevent them from being smelly :D
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My wife want's to know why you have to read it 75 times :-?
I've had to explain that the bit at the top is is also pronounced RED 75 times and is simply a counter :o
Give me strength ::)
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My wife want's to know why you have to read it 75 times :-?
I've had to explain that the bit at the top is is also pronounced RED 75 times and is simply a counter :o
Give me strength ::)
;D ;D ;D
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:)I believe in certain circles using ketchup to stick the peas to your knife is frowned upon. Also try to refrain from licking your plate clean then shouting " eee that were rather' champion were that" then grabbing the waitress's arse and telling here to fetch you a tinnie!!!!!!!!!
Some people really need to lighten up! [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
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If you do happen to feel the need to break wind, lighting of the nether gasses will almost certainly be a no no too.
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All advice greatfully received. Keep it coming, I may not make a total arse of myself yet. Bit of a blow about the fart lighting though. :(
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If you stick a meega activated charcoal cabin air intake filter down the back of your trousers it will prevent them from being smelly Cheesy
Sound advice noted. :y
Kevin
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:)Peeling out a few do'nuts on the parade ground whist swigging your 3rd bottle of Moet and shouting "Oi, stick this on youtube" might not go down too well.
If you feel in need of support we could arrange an impromptu OOF meet..............................................................won't show you up, honest!!!!!!!!!!!! [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
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Lady Golfbuddy and I have been invited to a Senior NCO's mess dinner next weekend and I was wondering what special etiquette we would need to observe for this kind of occasion.
The dress is full mess kit for the members and black tie for guests. I am not a total stranger to formal dinner occasions but would welcome some advice from anyone with some experience of these affairs.
I believe that it is expected that we don't leave the table once everyone is seated and that touching the breasts of the lady sat to your left is frowned upon but, other than that is there anything else I should be aware of?
I think your dear lady would be better off in a evening dress. ::)
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Just copy everyone else :y
Thats what I do ;D ;D
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Another good idea is when a lady on the top table puts her soup spoon to her mouth, is to go Sllluurrrp, behind your hand very loudly.
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If you get the chance, make yourself known to the CMC (Chairman of the Mess Committee) at the "pre-dinner" drinks ( and go easy on those as they lead to un-authorised absences ..more on those later !) and explain your "newness" ... he will then be more lenient on transgressions ....you hope ... :)
Any breaches of "mess etiquette" are usually dealt with in the form of "fines", the most common "fine" being a bottle of port. Leaving the table without permission is the most obvious crime, as is starting to eat too soon, drinking from the "wrong" glass, and anything else the CMC can dream up.. all done in the sense of "banter" and enjoyment.
At the end of the meal the Port is passed ALWAYS to the left, and the decanter must NEVER touch the table.. serious breaches of tradition to do otherwise. Do NOT drink the Port until the Loyal Toast is taken. all decanters are the "property" of "Mr Vice" .. if you like Port get close to him as he will replenish glasses as he sees fit !! :) It is at this point that fines are paid .. and the fines added to the decanters....
The after dinner chat/stories/banter is as much a part of a Ladies Dining In Night as the meal itself.
Above all .. relax and enjoy ... I know you will have a great time
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a quick gentlemans excuse me is not on especially when theres tartare sauce around :exclamation