17 Cringy "Fancy Restaurant Dining" Stories That Will Have You Minding Your Manners

Eating at fancy restaurants, especially if it's your first time, can be quite a nerve-wracking experience. If you think about it, though, it shouldn't be that way.

They're still restaurants where people just like you dine and wine. They probably just have a reputation and some pretty unique foods that you won't see anywhere else.

But we understand the effect they can have, especially with the expectations that come with them. Aside from a decent appearance, one of the expectations these places have is a change in manners.

Unlike in regular restaurants, people can't just chat away as if they're at home, and they can't order anything they want just because they feel like it. There's a certain code and a way that things go.

If you weren't born into that world, you might not be aware of those codes. Plus, it's not like there's a book lying around that you can study the night before you go to one of these places.

So it's understandable that many people commit a faux pas when dining in fancy establishments. Fortunately, these can lead to some pretty funny stories to tell and learn from.

Here are some of the best ones from Twitter.

This person's little mistake is both adorable and absolutely mortifying

OwlVsCrow

You don't underuse the size of a glass, especially if it's for something as good as wine, right?

nwalks

Just chowing down on them as if they were normal beans

DanielleSuchet

This is one of the reasons why you should always listen to servers when they recommend something

shaunclinton

It's not really sexy watching your husband eat out of another person's hand, is it?

jillkolongowski

This one is a little easier to pass off with a simple "I forgot what it's called" excuse or even as a joke, though

CarltonTSC

This is probably the worst way to enjoy a cocktail party

CarlieP

Her husband should've said something before she risked getting sick in front of their guests

SugaBabe_14

Should it still be called tartare after that?

pecunium

This is the most unfortunate tale we've ever heard

shannonloftis

Hopefully, that one glass of champagne was worth the price they paid for it

_randolph_west

If no one saw it happen, it didn't happen, right? So this person's still safe

AndrewRossME

This person was lucky enough to have a gracious waiter like this one to help them get through that embarrassing moment

hymeswithmaria

The friend probably thought, "Well, now that explains a whole lot."

CapriciousPC

Oh, that must have been one pretty unpleasant bite

petersterne

Unfortunately for this kid, the humiliation he experienced is not something anyone can just easily grow out of

Occamsreznor

That must have been one horrifying mouthful of hell for this person

skottk

Hopefully, these people have learned their lesson: to do a little bit of research before going off and trying something new. That way, there are fewer chances for any embarrassing encounters that will haunt them for the rest of their lives.

Also, we hope it serves as a lesson to others out there who might be looking to try something new. Ask around, look on the internet, and learn something new before the knowledge is forced on you.

Have you had any similar experiences? Share them with us!