2655. The host should never recommend or eulogize any particular dish; his guests will take it for granted that any thing found at his table is excellent.
2656. The host must not relinquish his knife or fork till his guests have finished.
2657. It is not usual to drink wine with any of the company present; if you, however, find it the custom where you dine, adopt it at once. Champagne is drunk between the meats and the dessert.
2658. Never address a servant, nor ever speak of one at dinner.
2659. Should a gentleman send you wine at a public table, or ask the honor of a glass with you, observe when he raises his glass, and do the same, bowing, whether you drink or not.