Chosen Islamic Manners

'Begin with those who are on the right, begin with those who are on the right, begin with those who are on the right.' (As-Silsilah as-Saheehah)
*The guest should supplicate Allah for the host: ‘Aftara in'dakom as-Saa'imoon wa akala ta'aa'makom al-Abraar wa sal'lat alaikum al-Malaa'ikah'

Meaning: May the ones who fast break their fast with you, and the pious eat your food, and the angels pray for blessing on you.

…or 'Allahumma at'im man at'a'mana was-qee man asqaanee'

Meaning: O Allah, feed him who fed me, and provide with drink him who provided me with drink.

…or 'Allahumma barik la’hom feema razaqtahom wagh’fir lahum war'ham'hom.’

Meaning: O Allah, bless them in that which You have provided them, forgive them and have mercy upon them.
*It is praiseworthy for one not to stare at the one who is sitting next to him. If someone is in a greater need than him, he should favor that individual over himself. If someone is standing, he should ask him to sit.

*The guests and the host may serve each other. The host may provide special food to some of the guests as long as no one will feel hurt. It is lawful for the one who is given this by the host to accept it.
*One should provide whatever he has to the guests without going out of proportion. One should not seek permission from his guests to serve them.