If you're unfamiliar, dump dinners are exactly what they sound like: Dump all of the ingredients into a casserole dish, slow cooker, sheet pan or pot, and dinner is just about done.

Life is busy enough without worrying about what you're going to make for dinner. SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) – Life is busy enough without worrying about what you're going to make for dinner. We decided to try out the new "dump dinner" trend, where you simply dump the ingredients into a Crock pot or pan and let it cook.

Dump dinners are so popular because they are so easy to make. These recipes feature simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand in your freezer, refrigerator, and pantry. They do not require complicated cooking techniques or that you stand over the stove, stirring and sautéing.

Maybe there's a tiny bit of chopping or sautéing, but it's primarily a hands-off situation. Dump dinners are perfect for when you're extra busy, feeling extra lazy, or both. While dump dinners originated with the slow cooker, there are also Instant Pot and even oven or stovetop versions.

In formal settings, the host asks the guests to start the meal. Generally, one should not leave the table before the host or the eldest person finishes his or her food. It is also considered impolite to leave the table without asking for the host's or the elder's permission.

You can also call a dump a "landfill," but dump makes sense - it comes from the verb dump, "to toss, drop, or throw away." A figurative meaning of the word is to abruptly and unkindly break off a romantic relationship with someone: "It would be so mean to dump him on his birthday." “No dumping in these woods!”

4 Topics That Are Not Allowed at Dinner Table

• Religion - I don't want to say that religion is a topic that is absolutely forbidden.
• Salary - All right, so this one annoys me a lot.
• Politics - Another one that never leads to anything but trouble, especially now.
• Sex - Oh man, so sex…

Yes, it is impolite, but it is a lot better than not going if you need to. When nature calls, nature calls. You politely excuse yourself from the table. You don't need to share with everyone where you're going, everyone will figure that out themselves.

often, informal : to end a romantic relationship with (someone)

To defecate (euphemistic slang) To defecate. There's rarely, if ever, a good reason to interrupt a man while he's taking a dump.

Food should always be chewed with the mouth closed. Talking with food in one's mouth is seen as very rude. Licking one's fingers and eating slowly can also be considered impolite. Food should always be tasted before salt and pepper are added.

With so many table manners to keep track, keep these basic, but oh-so-important, table manners in mind as you eat:

• Chew with your mouth closed.
• Keep your smartphone off the table and set to silent or vibrate.
• Hold utensils correctly.
• Wash up and come to the table clean.
• Remember to use your napkin.