# Holiday Mannerism Charts Avoid Humiliation Over the Holiday with Some Thanksgiving Etiquette Tips By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-11-21 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-etiquette References: [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/thanksgiving-etiquette) Thanksgiving etiquette can be tricky and intimidating for those who are venturing to a friend's or significant other's family dinner for the first time. With most of the evening revolving around a dinner table, it's important to know which dish serves what purpose so as to not eat your turkey from the butter plate. A common and polite gesture for a guest is to assist, or at least volunteer to, with [certain preparations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-meal-preparation), which may sometimes include [dinner settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-host-collection). To avoid an embarrassment from retracting the offer, it's best to be prepared with how most [traditional tables are set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-tablescape-kits) by doing a little research beforehand. While not all tables are set this way, they do follow a general pattern. The Thanksgiving Etiquette infographic offers some simple tips as well as formal and informal settings for those interested. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Thanksgiving Etiquette:** Opportunity for a disruptive innovation in creating online courses or guides that teach proper Thanksgiving etiquette to help individuals navigate family dinners with confidence. - **Dinner Table Settings:** Opportunity for a disruptive innovation in developing smart tableware or apps that can automatically set the table according to different dining occasions. - **Assisting Preparations:** Opportunity for a disruptive innovation in creating virtual assistant devices or AI-powered apps that can guide guests in offering assistance with dinner preparations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** Opportunity for the education industry to develop online courses or workshops on Thanksgiving etiquette. - **Smart Home Technology:** Opportunity for the smart home technology industry to create innovative tableware that can automatically set the table for various occasions. - **Virtual Assistants:** Opportunity for the virtual assistant industry to develop AI-powered devices or apps that can provide guidance on dinner preparations and etiquette. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday Hosting Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-hosting-pants.md) - [Thanksgiving Conveyor Belt Centerpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellofresh-thanksgiving.md) - [Thanksgiving-Focused Luxury Dining Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-st-regis-toronto1.md) - [No-Stress Holiday Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-apron-3.md) - [Stylish Toronto Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-alternative.md) - [No-Stress Friendsgiving Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendsgiving-dinner-doover-kits.md) - [Fall Holiday-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-menu.md) - [Canadian Thanksgiving Drinking Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-thanksgivings.md) - [Seasonal Thanksgiving Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-dining-experience.md)