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
As soon as you sit down at the dining table
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 swallowing 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 to pass the salt?
Always pass the salt & pepper together, even if both are not requested
Follow the lead of the host of the meal
If you do not like something that you just put in your mouth, which do you do first?
Remove it the same way it went in, on your fork/spoon; then discretely 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 the meal
False, meat should only be cut 1 or 2 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 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 or over the entire plate.
What is the proper way to 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 of soak it up with bread
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 of them called?
The first, smaller fork is the salad fork. The inside fork, 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 person approaches or leaves the table, what should everyone do?
They should briefly stand unless they are given permission to remain seated
You shouldn't have your elbows on the table during a meal, what about your wrists?
It is acceptable to rest your wrists on the edge of the table.