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Why is it custom for elbows to stay off the table?
In days of old, tables were generally more crowded during mealtime and one’s elbows could get in the way of other diners.
Today elbows are allowed on the table by certain etiquette authorities, but the general idea of keeping elbows away from dinnerware and other diners is still a good one.