Utensils
Once you use your knife, this is where it should be placed.
What is on the edge of a plate or saucer, NOT directly back on the table?
You place the napkin in your lap at this time.
What is as soon as you sit down at the table?
This is the proper way to eat bread or rolls.
What is break it into small bites and butter each just before eating them?
True or False: If asked a question by your host while eating, you should answer immediately. Explain.
You should finish chewing and swallowing your food before speaking.
What is eye contact?
If there are multiple utensils next to your plate, you use this first.
What is you should always work from the outside in?
If you excuse yourself from the table for a moment, you place your napkin here.
What is on your chair OR to the left of your plate?
You should do this if someone asks you to pass the salt.
What is always pass the salt & pepper together, even if both are not requested?
If in doubt of proper etiquette at some point during the meal, you should do this.
What is follow the lead of the host?
You can eat and drink while sitting, but it is always better to do this when greeting someone.
What is stand?
If you do not care for something you just put in your mouth, you should do this.
What is 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. Explain.
What is 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.
What is False? Meat should only be cut 1 or 2 pieces at a time.
This is how should you properly ask for something to be passed from the other end of the table.
What is "Would you please pass the ? Thank you!"
We know it is time to be seated for dinner when this happens.
What is when the host is seated?
This is where should your utensils be placed when you have finished your meal.
What is the 4:10 position?
Once finished with dinner, this is where should your napkin be placed.
What is placed loosely on the table next to your plate?
This is the proper way to get the last of the soup out of your bowl.
What is 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, it is acceptable to begin eating when....
What is when 3 or 4 people near you have been served, or when your host gives permission?
If two people are in deep conversation but you would like to include yourself, you should do this.
There are two forks beside your plate, they are called.......
What is: the first, smaller fork is the salad fork. The inside, larger fork is the dinner fork?
True or False – Gently blong your mouth is the proper way to use a napkin during a meal.
What is true?
When a lady approaches or leaves the table, the gentleman should do this.
What is stand unless the lady gives them permission to remain seated?
Your mother always said, “Elbows off the table,” but this is the rule for wrists.
What is it is acceptable to rest your wrists on the edge of the table -sometimes.
What are 5 things that are acceptable conversation for a formal dinner setting?
What is weather, sports, current events, art, culture, poetry etc?