Restaurant Etiquette
You're at the table with 3 other people and 2/3 have been served. Is it proper Etiquette to start eating?
No, don't start eating your meal until everyone at your table is served.
What is important to know about the salt and pepper shakers?
The salt and pepper shakers are married. They travel in pairs. If someone asks you to pass the salt, pass the pepper also.
If you are having a salad before dinner, how many forks will you place at the table setting?
a. 1 fork
b. 2 forks
c. 3 forks
What are 4 uses of the napkin?
Starts meal (you should place it in your lap)
Ends meal
Catches crumbs
Wipes mouth (don’t use clothes or table cloth)
You are dining in at chic-fil-a and they fill your cup with their delicious ice, can you chew the ice while in the restaurant?
No chewing ice in public.
When you eat a piece of bread, is it proper Etiquette to butter the whole roll?
No, you should only butter the piece of bread that you are going to eat?
When setting a table, on which side do you place the fork, spoon and knife?
Fork = Left
Spoon/Knife = Right
If given a choice between a white and black napkin, what color would you choose if you are wearing light colored pants (beige)?
White. You would choose the color napkin based on the color of your bottoms.
How do you indicate when you are ready to place your order?
a. quietly signal your waiter
b. wave your menu in the air to get the waiter's attention
c. close the menu to indicate that you are ready to order
Can you place your elbows on the table at any point during a meal?
Yes, when there is not any food on the table.
On what side do you place the bread plate and the water glass?
Bread plate - Left
Water glass - Right
In what shape should you wipe your mouth with the napkin?
You should wipe your mouth in a v-shape
When drinking your favorite beverage, how many swallows can you take at a time?
a. 3 swallows
b. 4 swallows
c. 7 swallows
To what direction should you pass food at the table?
a. Pass food clockwise
(to the person on your left)
b. Pass food counter clockwise
(to the person on your right)
If you see a fork and spoon, laid horizontally above your plate, what are they used for?
They are used for dessert. You will slide them into place once dessert is served.
What should you do with your napkin if you have to leave the table in the middle of the meal?
You should place the napkin on the back of your chair
What are 3 important things you need to know about eating soup?
- Don't blow soup to cool it down
- Dip the spoon away from you
- Never leave the spoon in the bowl
When dining, how should you use the utensils placed at your table?
Use utensils farthest from the plate first – Work from the outside in.
Which is another name for American style dining?
a. zig - zag dining
b. continental dining
c. euro dining
Is it ever okay to use your napkin as a bib during a meal?
Yes, if given to you by the restaurant
(Ex: seafood restaurant)