TABLESIDE MANNERS
In formal dining, this person in a large group should be served first when dinner is brought to the table.
Who is the lady?
When serving drinks at a group table, tradition says you should start with this guest.
Who is the oldest?
One hand brings the feast, the other lifts the glass. Follow the rules or risk the host’s gasp. From which sides do you serve to earn top-class?
What is the left for food and the right for drinks?
The entrées are gone, compliments are flying, and it’s time to clear the table like a pro. According to classic service etiquette, from which side—and with which hand—should you clear a guest’s dishes?
What is the right side with the right hand?