Dining Etiquete

It is safe to conclude that the Irish have less strict standards for proper eating behavior and reserve their annoyance for questions of religion and when tourists mistake their nation for England. Diners should refrain from smoking at the table, putting their elbows on the table, and making obscene hand gestures with their forks and knives.

Dinner, which is served in the evening, is the primary meal. A family will often eat dinner together when it's practicable. Table manners are very relaxed and casual. There are a few etiquette rules to remember, though. The supper table should not be touched with your elbows.

At the dinner table, loud noises like slurping are typically not permitted. It is customary to consume everything on your platter. Most Irish people will shout "sláinte" (pronounced "slan-cha") to express their cheers. Protocol for toasts at meals. When beer is consumed, a toast is almost always made. Allow your Irish host to make the first toast; after that, you can make your own. Slainte is the most typical toast type! meaning: good health or cheers!