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True or False
You should always clear your dinner setting after the meal is done.
True
Leaving your dirty dishes for someone else to clean is rude.
When someone at the table orders something you think is gross what do you say or do?
Nothing - it's not your business if others like food that you do not. Do not comment on someone else's dish unless it positive.
What should you do if what you want is not within reach on the table?
Politely ask someone who is closer to pass it towards you.
A - continue to wait in the line until it moves up to a food you want.
B - Leave the line and skip to the part where the food you want is.
A
Stay in line, wait patiently for others to serve themselves.
If you have a bad stomach ache at the table what should you say or do?
Just ask to be excused for a moment then go to the restroom. You do not need to announce where you're going or why you need to go.
Should you tell the cook that you don't like what he/she cooked and ask them to make something different for you?
No. Sometimes we may not like the meal that has been made but it's rude to ask someone to cook something different just for you.
Where should you place your napkin when you sit down at the table.
On your lap
When everyone has been served or filled their plate
You should take as much as you want of your favorite food in case they run out of it before you're full.
False
Take only a single portion so that others who also like that food have a chance to have some.
True or False
It's okay to answer a phone call or text when you're eating with others
False
Wash any pots/pans, and utensils you've used and wipe down the counters.
You should tuck your napkin into your shirt collar for a very messy meal.
False
Your napkin should only be on your lap while you are eating.
No. It's not your job to correct others.
What kind of conversations can we have with people that we don't know very well but they're at the table with us?
Small talk
True or False
It's okay to have your elbows on the table when you're eating with others.
False - elbows should not be on the table before, during or after a meal.
True or False
It's okay to leave your dirty dishes in the sink for someone else to wash.
False
You should put them in the dishwasher or hand wash them.
A bone or a chunk of fat is in your mouth and you want to get rid of it.
What is the polite way to do this?
Bring your napkin to your mouth and discretely spit the unwanted material into it. You do not need to tell anyone what it was.
If you're offered a serving of something that you don't eat - how do you respond to the host?
Just say, "No thank you." Don't say "I hate _____"
You've changed your mind about a food you've chosen at the buffet.
What should you do?
Keep it on your plate. Never return food to a buffet once you've put it on your plate. If you don't want to eat it, just leave it.
No, that's called double dipping.
If there is dip, you may choose to put a spoonful or 2 on your plate and then you can double dip to you heart's delight.
True or False
When eating with family members, it's okay to talk with your mouth full
False - even with people who know and love you, you still need to chew with your mouth closed.
At the restaurant you find out that there is a 40 minute wait. What are 2 possible responses?
2. Politely let the host know that you won't be waiting.
After the meal is over what are 2 things you can say to the host/hostess.
Thank you.
That was delicious
Can I help clean up?
Is there anything I can do to help?
At a restaurant buffet, do you need to leave a tip?
Yes - people are cleaning up after you, filling your water glass, etc.
What are table manners and why do we use them?
Table manners are the behavior that we use when we are eating with others. We use them to keep others feeling comfortable eating with us.