Rest your wrists on the table rather than keeping your hands in your lap, elbows are still off the table, but hands should stay visible.
When tortillas are part of the meal, using one to scoop up food is completely normal, and often preferable to reaching for a fork. Wait for the host to say “buen provecho” before you start eating.
- Don’t leave right after the last bite — sobremesa, lingering at the table to talk once the meal is done, is an expected part of the visit, not extra time you’re imposing on your host.
- Keep the pace relaxed rather than rushing through courses or drinks — a hurried meal reads as impatient with the company, not just the food.