UTENSILS
Once you use your
knife, where should it be
placed?
On the edge of a plate
or saucer, NOT directly
back on the table.
When should you place
your napkin in your lap?
As soon as you sit down
at the dining table.
What is the proper
way to eat bread or rolls?
Break into small bites
and butter each just before
eating
True or False – If
asked a question by your
host while eating, you should
answer immediately.
False, you should finish
chewing and swallow your
food before speaking.
If there are multiple utensils next to your plate, which do you use first?
You should always work from the outside in.
If you excuse yourself
from the table for a moment,
where do you place your
napkin?
On your chair
What should you do
if someone asks you to pass
the salt?
Always pass the salt &
pepper together, even if both
are not requested.
If in doubt of proper
etiquette at some point
during the meal, what
should you do?
Follow the lead of the host
If you do not care for something you just put in your mouth, what do you do?
Remove it the same way it went in, on your fork/spoon, then discreetly discard it at the edge of your plate
True or False – It is OK to
dip your napkin in your water
glass and dab at a spot on your
clothing.
False, if you spill
something on your clothing,
excuse yourself to the
restroom.
True or False – It is
ok to cut meat into small
bites at the start of a meal.
False, meat should only
be cut 1 or 2 pieces at a me
How should you
properly ask for something
to be passed from the
other end of the table?
Would you please
pass the ?
Thank you!
Where should you place you utensils when you have finished your meal
All utensils should be placed beside each other, diagonally across the center of your plate
Once finished with dinner,
where should your napkin
be placed?
Placed loosely on the
table next to your plate
What is the proper
way to get the last of the
soup out of your bowl?
Tilt the bowl away from
you to get the last of it with a
spoon. DO NOT slurp from the
bowl or soak it up with bread!
When dining with
a large group, when is it
acceptable to begin eating?
When 3 or 4 people near
you have been served, or when
your host gives permission.
There are two forks beside your plate, what is each called?
The first, smaller fork is the salad fork. The inside, larger fork is the dinner fork.
True or False – Gently
blotting your mouth is the
proper way to use a napkin
during a meal.
True
When a lady
approaches or leaves the
table, what should
gentlemen do?
Gentlemen should stand
unless the lady gives them
permission to remain seated.
Your mother always
said, “Elbows off the table,”
so what about your wrists?
It is acceptable to rest
your wrists on the edge
of the table.