Table manners

Some aspects of modern life are hard for me to really  understand such as the need to do everything 'on the go' just where you happen to be.
I like to sit down at a table to read a book or do some serious work because I find it helps to put me in a more serious frame of mind so I become engaged and focused on the task in hand, switching my mind off from any distractions.
It also helps because I cannot easily break off in the way being at on a couch by the tv or cellphone just would.
 I also much prefer to eat at a table with a fork because I cannot balance a plate easily while using my hands to eat plus I get distracted when I eat easy so have accidents spilling stuff on my dress or shorts.