Don't decorate with strong scented flowers.
Don't serve boiled fish without potatoes.
Don't serve hot entrees on cold plates.
Don't serve more than two vegetables with meat.
Don't serve asparagus with meat.
Don't force a guest to eat more than he wishes.
Don't apologize for the cook.
Don't make excuses for anything.
Don't mention the cost of any dish.
Don't talk politics or religion at dinner, where guests are of miscellaneous beliefs.