Questions About Basic Dining Etiquette
Why do we have manners?
We have manners to be considerate and respectful to the people around you
Just before you sit down, what should you do?
Silence your phone and put it away
Is it acceptable to slouch or lean back while seated at the dinner table?
No, sit up straight.
How can you remember where your small bread plate and drinking glasses are?
B & D! Using your hands, make a lower case "b" & "d" with your hands.
When do you use the fork and spoon located above your plate?
Those are for dessert
Why are table manners helpful to you?
They prevent you from looking gross
When should you sit down?
Wait for everyone to gather around the table before you sit, take a cue from the host or hostess.
Is it acceptable to have your elbows on the table?
No, unless it's between the serving of courses when you are not eating or after the meal.
Where are the forks located?
On the left side of the plate. If you don't know which side is your left, make the letter "L" with your hands..
Where are your knives located? On the left or right side of the plate?
The right
Is slurping, burping, and chopping considered acceptable?
No, and why do we see you do it....?
What should you do after you sit down at the dinner table?
Put your napkin on your lap.
Where should your free and be when eating?
On your lap
Anything served on a flat plate should be eaten with a:
a) fork
b) spoon
A) fork
When should you begin eating the food?
a) when it arrives in front of you
b) after half of the people are served at your table
c) after everyone is served at your table
d) when the host has been served
c) after everyone is served at your table
d) when the host has been served
What do table manner say about you to other people?
It speaks to how you were brought up, your sensitivity to others, and self-awareness.
Should you tuck the napkin in your shirt?
No, but it is acceptable in other cultures.
How should your elbows be positioned when eating?
Inward; do not have your elbows out..they could bump the person next to you.
Anything served in a bowl should be eaten with a:
a) fork
b) spoon
b) spoon
After using a knife, where should you place it?
a) on the table
b) on your plate mat
c) on the plate
c) on the top of your plate
Where and when should you practice good table manners?
As often as you can. Practice these skills at home and at our service so that you'll be able to confidently use them on dates, when you get a job, etc...
What is a napkin for?
To blot your mouth/wipe your mouth to keep it clean
What should your eyes be doing?
Focus them on the food unless someone is talking to you.
Scenario: Your table is set with three forks on the left, and one fork above you plate. Which fork do you use first?
The fork on the outer left; it's usually used for salad
Scenario: It's Thanksgiving and you have 12 guests over for dinner. The gravy is across the table and you want it. What do you do?
A) stand up and get it
B) reach across the table and get it
C) politely ask someone to pass it to you
C) politely ask someone to pass it to you