Mind your Manners
Mealtime requires acceptable rules of behavior called
Etiquette
This is found on the upper right of the plate
Drink
Goes in the center of the place setting
Dinner Plate
I think there is broccoli in my teeth
Excuse yourself and go to the restroom to get t out
A part of the meal
A course
After everyone is served
When you can begin eating
This is found on the upper left of the plate
Bread plate
Right of the dinner plate
Knife
Th meal is over should I just leave?
Offer to help clean up
Each part of a meal has a separate price
a la carte
In your lap
Where should your napkin be while you ae eating?
I want some mashed potatoes but they are at the end of the table, how do I get some?
Ask for them to be passed to you
Two from the left of the dinner plate
Salad fork
I'm going to a friend's house for dinner I guess I just have to be on time, right?
You should bring a small gift
Name, how many people and a time
Information yo need when making a reservation
To the left of your plate after you eat
Where do you put your napkin when you finish eating
Flatware is paced on the edge of the plate
While you are eating
Two from the right of the dinner plate
Spoon
I really do not like spinach I guess I will just tell them not to pass it to me or should I do something else?
Take a small portion
Tips are generally what amount?
15-20%
Never use your fingers to do this while eating
Push food on the fork
Flatware is placed in the center of the plate
When you ae finished eating
Three from the left of the dinner plate
Napkin
Before you leave after dinner you need to do this
Thank the Hostess
The six categories usually found on a menu
Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Entrees, Desserts, and Beverages