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 it
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
f 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?
In your chair
What should you do if someone asks you to pass the salt?
Always pass the salt and 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 it in your mouth, what do you do?
Remove it the same way it went in, on your fork or 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 the spots on your clothing.
False, if you steal 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 the meal.
False, meat should only be cut one or two pieces at a time.
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 your utensils be placed 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 you place your napkin?
Place your napkin 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 and get the last bit 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 three or more people who are 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 wrist?
It is acceptable to rest your wrist on the edge of the table