Oh, Betsy, Thank you!! You can’t imagine how much your kind words mean to me! Thank you for taking the time to watch the video, and to make such a uplifting, and kind comment! Please be so kind as to subscribe to my channel, keep me in your loop, and offer any suggestions for video topics that you might like to see. I love making these videos I want to keep them interesting and fun! Thank you! Warmest regards, Heidi💕💕

Agree! Manners are so important.

Hello! Oh fantastic! I’m so happy I could help, and you helped me, your comments made my day!!💕💕💕

Thank you, Scott! I really hoped the video woucl be a mini-master class. I believe everyone should be able to be exposed to proper dining etiquette and learn the origin stories behind the etiquette.

Dear Megz, Thank you!! Thank you for watching and leaving such a lovely comment!! I put a lot into this video-I hope it can save somebody time and money going to an etiquette course for a week. I love the backstory; the “why” rules are what they are-thank you for appreciating my stories!! Yes, those trenchers!! Sometime you had to share one! I’d be very grateful if you’d kindly subscribe; we have lots of videos posted and I’d love to hear what else you like! Best wishes for a wonderful day! Warm regards, Heidi

Thank you, Sandy! I think a dinner party sounds fantastic! You're all set!

Hello!! Oh, thank you so much for watching this video! I put a lot of effort into this. Basically you can save yourself a ton of money from going to an Etiquette Dining school, and just watch this video. I very much appreciate you liking it and realizing the value of the information. I have many videos posted that offer more of an in-depth look into things, we’ve posted about afternoon tea, and many other things. What are your interests? I can point you to some of the videos we posted, and if we don’t have one on an area that you have interest, we will make one! You’re very kind, and I appreciate your generosity and time and leaving such lovely comments! Sending you my deepest best wishes for a lovely day! Heidi 💕

Ahhh, I will miss your very clever and entertaining comments! You always bring a smile to me and I hope these videos have been of some help💕 Remember, the proper fork is not nearly as important as being kind and respectful. Thank you for watching! God speed Dingle Berry! Ride well💕 Warm regards, Heidi💕💕

Hello Bob! It is so absolutely wonderful to read your comment! Thank you so much for taking time from your very busy day to watch, and leave me such a lovely comment. You are always such a gentleman, and I very much appreciate all that you do for so many people, and keep this world a kinder place. Sending very best wishes for a lovely day! Warmest regards, Heidi. 💕💕

Thank you very much for taking the time to watch and leaving such a nice comment! I’m glad it was helpful! Please help me spread the word!💕💕💕💕💕

Thank you very much! I love to know the origin stories and the "why" we do what we do. The history is fascinating!

Thank you! Thank you for taking the time to watch and to leave a nice comment! I enjoy making these videos and sharing all the knowledge that I have accumulated. I’d be very grateful if you’d be so kind as to consider to subscribe to my channel, help spread the word, and offer any suggestions for future video topics! I want to make videos that are informative, helpful, and of course, fun! Thank you very much for your kindness, and best wishes for a wonderful week! Warm regards, HEIDI

@@HeidiDulebohn1 Already done!! I will spread the word!! Keep up the amazing work.

Thank you!!!! You are a kind soul! Thank you!!!!💕💕💕💕

Hello! Thank you so much for watching this video! I put a lot into it, and I’m especially interested in why we do what we do. The history is fascinating. Thank you and I would love it if you kindly subscribe to my channel! Sending your very best wishes for a fabulous day! Warm regards, Heidi.💕🍽️

Thank you, Madeline! You are always so kind! Yes, Murano is beautiful and there's so much more neat stuff to the story--I tried to be respectful of time, but I could go on and on!

Cyndi! You're amazing! Thank you for your very kind words!

Dear Mandi! Thank you very much for watching the video and for your lovely comment! I love making these videos, and your kind comment makes my day! Kindest regards, Heidi

Dear Meghana, Thank you! Thank you very much for your terrific comment! I Put a lot into this video, it’s long, but it’s also very comprehensive! These are the highlights if you spent several weeks at an etiquette school, regarding western dining! Thank you very, very much for watching-you made my day with your kind comment, and spending the time to watch this video! I’ve always thought it was more of a mini-master class in dining etiquette. I hope all is well with you, and sending very best wishes from me in United States, to you in India!! Warmest regards, Heidi💕💕🇮🇳🇺🇸💕

@@HeidiDulebohn1 Hope you are planning for a part 2 of this video. Also one thing that confuses me is that as you said- they take away the spoons and forks with every course. But I have heard of 15 course meals. How do the staff of fine dining places design the table for a long menu like that? And at what point do they replace the spoons and forks? Also, what do these long meal courses consist of? Another question- are there any popular fine dining restaurants, that you have heard of across Europe/America, that serve multiple course meals designed for vegetarians (I am one)? Thanks again 😊

It’s my great pleasure! Thank you so much for watching!💕💐💕

@@MegRRR the meals are served one course at a time, not like an Indian thali where everything is laid out on a big platter. The plates are laid out with all the flatware and glasses at the start of the meal and then the used plates and flatware are removed at the end of each course. The plates would be replaced with the appropriate ones at each course. So at one point in time there’s usually just two plates per person, a small bread plate above and the plate you’re eating from.

Dear Tony, How very kind of you to give me such a lovely compliment! Thank you very much for taking the time to watch this video, and appreciate the effort. I, too, am fascinated by the history and love sharing some stories. I’m very pleased that I can help you in your classes, I’d love to hear more about them! Thank you for the suggestion, and yes, I have used some real food in some videos, and I agree, it could be very helpful. I will definitely keep that in mind, as we continue to make new content. Thank you for turning in from beautiful Indonesia! What a wonderful part of the world, filled with lovely, polite people, such as yourself! I’d be very grateful if you would be so kind as to subscribe to my channel and help spread the word about it. Warmest regards, Heidi.💕🍽️

Thank you so much, Petra! Yes that’s my l master class for dining etiquette, it’s the history that fascinates me there is a reason for every single thing! We could do a video on each thing that is on the table. I’m sorry and I feel bad for lefties, generally speaking they need to adopt the fork in the left hand knife in right. It doesn’t seem fair, but if you’re dining casually at home or with friends do what’s comfortable for you! You are so kind to take the time to watch the video and leave such a nice comment! Thank you so much!

Hello! Yes, you were absolutely right and very formal situations. You do not click the glasses. However, there are some informal times when people do glasses, or perhaps it a wedding, and they do it more for fun or tradition. But yes, I agree with you and very formal situations. You never click the glasses. The history is interesting, though with the toasts and banging old tankers together in medieval times,. Thank you so much for watching. Thank you for the great comment!💕💕🥂

Hello! Yes, thank you that sounds very reasonable. However, it is up for some debate, depending on where you are some people like the water glass all the way to the right. But the most important thing is that the water glass is separated just enough from the other glasses, so that you know which one is the water glass, it’s not as obvious depending on the glassware style, etc. Thank you so much for watching another terrific comment!💕💕🍷

Dear John, Thank you for watching and asking such a valuable question. First of all, there is no judgment in etiquette, so to answer your question--yes, please! Dine out all you would like. You know the "rules" of dining etiquette and please apply them as you are able; but, please know that being a kind and caring person is the core of etiquette and is much more important than how you use your utensils. When dining with others, your respectful attitude will shine and you can dine according to your abilities. I made a video about respect and disabilities, it's a subject near and near to me, please watch it when you have a moment, and share your thoughts--I'd love to hear them. Warmest wishes to you John, you've touched my heart. Thank you and I'd be grateful if you'd kindly subscribe and please keep tuning in, we have lots of great, new content! Warmest regards, Heidi💕 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMWcqpiTlZ-tg6s.html

Hello Annabelle! Thanks so much for watching, You would eat cake and ice cream, the same way with the fork and spoon as in the video. Sometimes, so, you’re only given a fork, and usually if the ice cream is solid enough, the fork will work just fine. However, at the highest levels, believe it or not there exists such a thing as an ice cream, fork, lol who knew?! Thank you again for watching and asking. Great questions! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Warmest regards, Heidi. 🍰🍨

@@HeidiDulebohn1 Oh wow, thank you. So the ice cream fork is used to eat the cake and ice cream together as well? Will there be a spoon as well and will we use that, the same way, in the video above? It is extremely unlikely that I will be dining with the king, but I would like to learn, because you never know. I also watched your video on entertaining a dinner guest, with restrictions and love your inclusivity. If your friend were my guest, I would have prepared her a mushroom ragu, sauce made from scratch, that looks like a Bolognese. I would have prepared a vegetarian dinner for everyone, unless some guests are carnivores and (Who knew) for some, they turn to the carnivore diet, because they have an autoimmune disorder. Then, there would be separate meals, but everyone is going to have something special. I am not the best chef, just a reasonable home cook, but I do certain dishes very well and like expanding on my repertoire. I truly enjoy your videos Thank you so much. Have a lovely weekend, too. Annabel