Proper dining etiquette includes arriving dressed appropriately, washing hands before the meal, and men helping women to their seats. The host starts eating first and says "enjoy your meal" to signal others can begin. During the meal, sit up straight with elbows resting lightly on the table and make conversation between courses. Basic etiquette also involves covering your mouth when coughing, not using toothpicks or reading at the table, and women removing gloves before eating while the female host offers food and male host offers drinks.