Plate Expectations
What side of the plate does the fork go on?
Left side
How do you ask for a food that is out of reach at the table?
Saying "please pass"....
What is a male turkey called?
A Tom
When someone says hello to you, what should you do?
Make eye contact and say hello! Bonus points if you use their name.
What should you do if you're the first person through a door and there are people behind you?
Hold the door for them
What should you do if you need to sneeze while at the table?
Use your napkin or elbow
Aunt Gertrude is telling a war story at the dinner table and you have something to say, what should you do?
Wait until she has finished talking before adding to the conversation. Don't interrupt
Who were the two groups at the first Thanksgiving
The pilgrims and the Native Americans
Uncle Larry is in the kitchen washing dishes by himself, what should you do?
Help him!
Your dad has many things to carry into the house for Thanksgiving dinner, what should you do?
Lend a helping hand and carry something into the house.
Give 2 examples of poor etiquette.
Burping
Slurping
Wiping your face with your sleeve
Reaching over others for food
Crawling under the table
Eating with your hands.
Cousin Bessie made her famous mint brussel sprouts for Thanksgiving dinner that you absolutely hate. What should you do?
Say "no thank you" or take a very small portion.
What Thanksgiving food is known for making people sleepy?
Turkey
Name two things you should do when you are introducing yourself to someone who you do not know.
1. Shake their hand
2. Make Eye contact
3. Give your name
4.Ask their name
Everyone is holding their plates and forks on their laps after eating pie, what can you do?
Offer to clean up and take the dishes to the dishwasher.
Where does your napkin go while eating dinner?
On your lap
The table is very full and there are lots of dishes. How do you know which glass is yours?
Your glass will be on the right of your plate, above your knife and spoon.
What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims sailed on to arrive in America?
The Mayflower
Your family is all sitting in the living room and your grandma walks in and has nowhere to sit, what should you do?
Stand up and offer her your seat.
Your young cousin Bethany is looking sad and by herself, what should you do?
Offer to watch the dog show with her, play a game, etc.
If there are two forks, what are they used for and which is used first?
The outside fork is smaller and used for salad. The inside fork is larger and used for the main course.
Your brother asks for the salt, what should you do?
Pass both the salt and pepper at the same time. The shakers should always stay together
Describe the tradition of the wishbone
Two people hold the bone on each side and pull until it breaks. The person holding the larger side has good luck until the next Thanksgiving
Describe proper body language when you are having a conversation with someone. (How should you look)
standing up straight, smile, eye contact, no fidgeting, hold still
Everyone is seated at the table, when should you start eating?
Wait until everyone is seated and served before starting to eat.