Table Manners
Eating Etiquette
Out & About
During the Meal
Wild Card
100
This body part is supposed to be kept off of the table during a meal.
Elbows
100
Talking with food in your mouth is super polite! True or False
False
100
You are getting ready to go on a date and can't decide what to wear. You are going to a fancy restaurant called Fireside. Would wearing sweats be a good choice? Why.
No, because this is a fancy restaurant so you should wear more business causal, like a dress or dress pants and a button up.
100
What should you say if you need to leave the table?
Please excuse me
100
If you would like something across the table, what should you do?
Ask someone to please pass it to you
200
What should you do with your napkin when you sit down at the table?
Unfold it and put it on your lap
200
Where will you find your bread plate?
On the top left corner of your place setting
200
About how early should you arrive to an event if no other time is given.
At least 10 minutes
200
True or False. It is considered polite to stand during introductions.
True. You should always stand to shake the other person's hand and make eye contact
200
You should add salt and pepper before you try your food at a restaurant. True or False, why?
False, because the chef took their time to perfect this dish so adding salt and pepper before tasting is disrespectful.
300
What is the correct direction to pass items at the table?
Always pass items to the right
300
How many bites should you cut maximum at a time?
2
300
You have been invited by your boss to a dinner with your coworkers to celebrate the new year. Your boss has told you that it is a business casual event. What would be an appropriate outfit for this event?
300
On what side of your place setting will you find your beverage?
To the right of your plate
300
What item should never be consumed at the table?
Gum
400
What are the 3 components of a place setting?
Dinnerware, Flatware, Glassware
400
At a small dinner party, when is it appropriate to begin eating?
When everyone is served or when prompted to do so by the host.
400
What is an example of a "touchy" subject to avoid in general dinner conversation with acquaintances?
Politics, Religion, Income
400
All men should do what when a woman leaves the table.
Stand Up!
400
How much should you leave for a tip for a waiter/waitress?
18%-20% of the bill, 25% for extraordinary service
500
What are five things you shouldn't do at the table?
Blow your nose, Answer a phone call, Use a toothpick, Apply makeup, Chew with mouth open or full, Talk loud, Make loud eating noises, etc.
500
What are 3 things you should not do with your silverware?
Play with them, Wave or point silverware, Hold food on them while you are talking, Don't let them touch the table after being used.
500
How do you determine the appropriate price range of meal to order when being taken to a restaurant by a host?
Ask the host "what do you recommend?"
500
In which direction should you use your eating utensils if there are several on each side of your plate
From the outside in
500
What two pieces of flatware can sometimes be found above the center of the plate?
The dessert fork and spoon