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The fact that you are concerned about your impression suggests you have a very good start. All of the above suggestions will give you concrete things to do and avoid in order to create that good impression.
On a more general note, I'd say that classy people without fail manage to make those around them comfortable, regardless of the situation.
Crushing your crackers/soda biscuits into your soup was SO absolutely déclassé... when Franklin Roosevelt did so at a state dinner with the Queen of England, there was a ripple of disbelief at the crassness of that action. Without missing a beat, the Queen proceeded to crush her crackers and put them in her soup. Since then, it has been socially acceptable.
Probably a myth, but indicative of how a classy person will act to make others comfortable, even if it is going against a social norm. Other examples abound, but really, if you are willing to overlook others' social missteps and admit graciously to and apologise for your own, I think you will make a very good impression on most people. Unfortunately, you can never please anyone, and trying to do so will drive you crazy.
As for me, I may not be classy, but I've always maintained I will have to be A WHOLE LOT BETTER myself before I'm good enough to criticise YOU. Seems to work fairly well.
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