Table Settings
When setting the table the napkin and the ____ are on the left side of the plate.
Fork
When at a restaurant with other people, when is an appropriate time to begin eating?
When everyone at the table has been served
What is considered casual attire for men?
Nice jeans, a polo or button-down, close-toed shoes or sandals
What should always be turned off and put away during a meal?
Cell phone or any electronics
What should never be consumed at the table?
Gum
The spoon and the knife go next to the _____ on the right side of the table.
Plate
What is the correct way to eat soup with a spoon?
Scoop the soup in the direction away from you
What is considered black tie? (general not specific)
The dressiest attire you can wear
What do you say if you need to leave the table at any point during a meal?
"excuse me" or "ill be right back"
What body part should be ket off of the table at all times?
Elbows
What are the three components of a place setting?
Dinnerware, flatware, glassware
When is it appropriate to add salt and pepper to your food?
After you have tased the food
For an occasion that is labeled "black tie optional", a man should wear _____ or _____.
Tuxedo or dark-colored suit
In what situation is it appropriate to decline food at someone else's house?
When you have an allergy
What are the basic rules for good sportsmanship during games and sports?
Don't brag if you win, don't whine if you lose
When positioning knives at a table setting, they should be placed facing this direction and in this position.
To the right of the pate, sharp cutting edge towards the plate
How do you signal that you have finished your meal?
Place the fork and the knife so that both handles are resting at the "4:00 position)
For an occasion that is labeled "black tie optional", a woman should wear _____ or _____.
formal gown or a floor-length evening gown
What is the correct way to eat bread and butter?
Break off bite-sized pieces and butter as you go
Two things you should never do if you have food in your mouth are ____ or _____.
Drink, Talk
What is the correct way to pass the salt?
With the pepper, the salt and pepper should always stay together. When passing you should never use the salt and pepper when someone else asked for it first.
If you have meat with your meal, what amount is appropriate to cut at a time?
Only enough for the next mouthful and never more than two bites
For a woman, what can be worn for a business casual event?
business suit, dress with a jacket or heals
What is the correct way to pass a dish?
Form the right side
What does the word etiquette mean?
French word that means “ticket” - used a long time ago when people visited royal palaces in France, they were given little cards (tickets) with instructions on how to behave so they wouldn’t mess up or offend the king