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Reservations
What is restaurant etiquette?
The proper manners and behaviors in a formal dining situation.
The main course is your ________________, the meal you should plan to get full eating.
big plate
what should be placed on your lap before you start eating?
a napkin
What is the proper way to burp at the table?
quiet as possible, burp into your napkin and say excuse me.
when you are done, what will the waiter bring you?
your bill (check)
When making reservations what do you need to tell the employee?
the date and time. Number of guests.
When you arrive at the restaurant, what should you do?
wait to be seated by a host.
Avoid eating with your hands, you should use your _________.
utensils
When you receive the bill, what should you do?
look over it very carefully.
An ___________ is a small dish served before the meal.
appetizer
What drink is usually served first?
water
Don't stuff your face, what should you do instead ?
pace yourself while eating. (take small bites)
Name something you should avoid using at the table.
cellphone
What should you plan to leave with the bill?
a tip, (at least 10% extra 10pts.)
When you are running late for a reservation, what should you do? Bonus 10pts: At least how late?
call and notify the restaurant.
more than 15 minutes.
You are still hungry after your main course, what could you have?
dessert
When you are all done eating what should you do?
move your plate to the side of the table.
Name a reason you should excuse yourself from the table. (+10pts more reasons)
to pass gas
feeling nausea
to take a call
use the restroom.
If you can no longer make it to a reservation, what should you do?
call and cancel!
_______is something small and sweet to eat after your meal.
dessert
When asking for and receiving service, use words like ______________.
please and thank you
What is a conversation topic you should avoid talking about at the table?
using the restroom in detail, death, etc.
BONUS, What is a tip?
money given to someone as a reward for their services.