Behaving properly at table is very important in the medieval world of Albion*, particularly among the higher stratus of society, but also to their inferiors. One who ignores such niceties will be looked down upon as boorish and rude, and may later suffer when he requires aid or favours from potential patrons. Generally a guest at table is expected to sit quietly and unobtrusively, speaking to his neighbours in a mild voice.

Much of table etiquette is a direct product of the communal nature of medieval dining; since diners are usually partaking from the same dishes and sharing cups, careful attention is given to avoiding fouling the shared vessels. Characters will know to wash their hands before eating, to touch only what they are taking and serve themselves modest helpings, and to avoid breathing over shared wine or food.

Guests should also keep in mind the following…

• No-one must eat until the lord himself begins.
• One never touches food with the right hand; only with the left.
• One places the detritis of one's meal to one side of the trencher, so that the servants may remove it.
• Diners should behave nicely and with delicacy: taking small bites, not chewing loudly or slurping soup, not passing wind, spiting, or scratching.
• Care should be taken not to lean over the table, so as to allow the servants to place and remove dishes and refill wine jugs.
• One should avoid wiping one's hands on the tablecloth.
• One should not talk too loudly in case others think one is drunk; one should not whisper in case they think one is making malicious comments.
• At the end of the meal, bow and thank the master of the hall for his food.