To be quite frank with you, I am somewhat appalled. Your girlfriend--who not only sounds lovely but happens to be a wonderful culinary princess to boot--is spending both time and money to keep you fed. While she whisks eggs and sautés snappy green beans, you merely have to stop by the local grocery and pick up a bottle of red. In short, the answer is an astounding yes. Yet realistically, purchasing a bottle of wine every night can get fairly expensive. So here are a few things to keep in mind:

Most fine gourmet stores offer a plethora of wines in the $10 or less category. Hint: that employee walking around asking if anyone needs help making a selection wants to do just that--HELP. Never be afraid to ask.

Should you find that you and your lovely queen don't finish off a bottle, don't forget to save what's left. Most stores sell a fancy gadget that pumps the air out of the bottle before re-corking, so that days later, you can still enjoy your fine Merlot without any hints of acidity.

Splurge once in a while--she'll be impressed. Look, nobody wants to date a cheapskate. Every month or so, surprise your dahling with a bottle in the $15 range. If you don't think you can afford it, it might be time to scrape all the change off the floor of your car.

Listen to your mom. Though etiquette has certainly evolved over the years, less is still more when we're talking about appearing refined. Nobody wants to see your elbows on the table, least of all when your right sleeve continues to slip into the melted butter dish. On the flipside, please do not feel compelled to hide your hands in your lap. Not only is this rude--it signals a distaste and distance from your dining companions--but it also leaves people second-guessing what exactly it is your hands might be doing....As my great aunt once advised me: "Some part of you must always touch the edge of the table."

Confused? Rightly so. Silvia, the Queen of Sweden, illustrates it best. At dinner parties and hoity-toity social functions, she always makes sure that at least one finger is touching the tablecloth at all times. It sounds strange, but give it a whirl. At least you can tell your ridiculing friends that you learned it from royalty.

However, even Miss Priss realizes that the bladder seems to have a mind of its own. In those instances where it's relieve yourself or explode, at least wait until everyone around you has finished whatever course they are on. Then, politely excuse yourself, remembering to place your napkin on the table next to your plate--never on the chair. And really, try to drink less water next time.