Utensils
Once you use your knife, where should it be placed?
What is on the edge of a plate or saucer, NOT directly back on the table
When should you place your napkin in your lap?
As soon as you sit down at the dining table
What is the proper way to eat bread or rolls?
What is breaking 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
What is the correct way to eat spaghetti using a spoon and fork?
What is pick up some of the noodles using your fork then press fork into spoon and wind the fork until spaghetti is wrapped tightly around your fork.
If there are multiple utensils next to your plate, which do you use first?
What is "you should always work from the outside in"
If you excuse yourself from the table for a moment, where do you place your napkin?
What is "on your chair"
What should you do if someone asks you to pass the salt?
What is "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?
What is "Follow the lead of the host"
What do you do with your silverware after you are done eating?
What is lay it on your plate
If you do not care for something you just put in your mouth, what do you do?
What is "remove it the same way it went in, on your fork/spoon; then discreetly 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
True or False- It is ok to cut meat into small bites at the start of a meal
How should you properly ask for something to be passed from the other end of the table?
What is "Would you please pass the ____? Thank you!"
What is an important element of making sure everyone is comfortable and having a good time while at the restaurant?
Where should your utensils be placed when you have finished your meal?
What is "All utensils should be placed beside each other, diagonally across the center of your plate"
Once finished with your dinner, where should your napkin be placed?
What is "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?
What is "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"
When dining with a large group, when is it acceptable to begin eating?
What is "When three or four people near you have been served, or when your host gives permission"
True or False: You should be playing on your phone while having a meal with others.
What is false
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
What is "True"
When a lady approaches or leaves the table, what should gentlemen do?
Your mother always said, "Elbows off the table," so what about your wrists?
What is "It is acceptable to rest your wrists on the edge of the table"
What is one thing that you should say to your waiter or waitress after they give you food or drinks?
What is THANK YOU!!!!