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?
Name some basic polite things to do and things not to do
Please and Thank you!
No burping, open mouth chewing, or other impolite noises
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.
When ordering food you should order the most expensive thing on the menu T or F
False- Follow the lead of the host. Be Considerate and order something of similar price to the host unless they suggest something to you more expensive.
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?
Folded neatly to the left of your plate.
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.
Don't announce it , just politely excuse yourself, fold your napkin neatly and put it to the left of your plate. Put your fork and knife in a criss/cross fashion on your plate to indicate to the server that you are not finished or if finished put your fork and knife parallel in 10/4 position. (Parallel on your plate means you enjoyed your meal)
If you do not care for something you just put in your mouth, what do you do?
If you are not able to simply swallow the food item and you must- remove it the same way it went, on your fork/spoon; then discreetly discard it at the edge of your plate.
True or false: it is okay to dip your napkin in your water glass and dab at a spot of your clothing.
False, if you spill something on your clothing, excuse yourself to the restroom to clean up.
True or false: is it okay to cut meat into small bites at the start of a 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!
What is proper cell phone etiquette at a formal or business dinner?
A cell phone should never be on the table. Your cell phone should NOT be out at a business dinner or in a formal dining situation. It is impolite to your host. Phone should be on silent and put away. If you must take a call or address a situation you should excuse yourself from the table.
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 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! Or better yet- just leave it.
When dining with a large group, when is it acceptable to begin eating?
When three or four people near you have been served, or when your host gives permission.
Where is the bread plate located in the formal setting?
To the left - As a reminder - think b for bread- (okay symbol with left hand makes a b.)
There are two forks beside your plate, what is each called?
True or false: gently blotting your mouth is the proper way to use a napkin during a meal.
True- Never use it for blowing your nose- in fact - never blow your nose at the table. Excuse yourself to the bathroom.
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.
Where is your water glass or wine glass in a formal dining setting?
To the upper right of your plate - As a reminder think d for drink (make an okay symbol with your right hand - it makes a lowercase d)