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 placed your napkin in your lap?
As soon as you sit down!
What is the proper way to eat bread or rolls with butter?
Break 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.
False - you should finish chewing and swallow your food before speaking.
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?
On your chair
What should you do if someone asks you to pass the salt?
Always pass the salt and pepper together, even if only the salt was requested.
If in doubt of proper etiquette at some point during the meal, what should you do?
Follow the lead of the host.
If you do not care for the food you just put in your mouth, what do you do?
Remove it the same way it went in by using your fork/spoon and then discretely discarding it at the edge of your plate.
True or false: If you spill, it is okay to dip your napkin in your water glass and dab at a spot on your clothing.
False - you should excuse yourself to the restroom.
True or false: It is okay to cut meat into small bites at the start of a meal.
False! Meat should only be cut 1 or 2 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!
Where should your utensils be placed when you have finished your meal?
All utensils should be placed besides 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.
When dining with a large group, when is it acceptable to begin eating?
When the people at the table with you have been served, or when your host gives permission
There are two forks beside your plate - What is each called?
The first, smaller fork is called the salad fork. The inside, larger fork is called the dinner fork.
True or false: Gently blotting your mouth is the proper way to use a napkin during a meal.
True.
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 of the table." But, what about your wrists?
It is acceptable to rest your wrists on the edge of the table.