Table Setting
What side of the plate should the fork be set on?
Left side
You don't like the vegetable that the host is passing around, what do you say?
"No thank you"
You shouldn't eat this while at the table.
Gum
You want the mashed potatoes that are sitting in front of your friend Larry. What do you do?
Say "Larry, can you please pass the mashed potatoes?"
These should always be put away while at the table?
Phones
What side of the plate should the spoon be set on?
Outer right
True or False:
If someone says something mean to you at the table, it's ok to say something mean back to them?
False
What part of the body should you keep off the table at all times?
Elbows
You get your food, people are still getting served, what do you do?
Wait until everyone has their food to start eating.
What should you say if you need to leave the table during dinner? (2 choices)
"Excuse me" or "I'll be right back"
What side of the plate should the knife be set on?
Inner right
True or False:
Bathroom talk is allowed at the table
False
What should you not play with?
Silverware, food
You finish your food before everyone else, what should you do?
Stay at the table and wait until everyone is done.
True or False:
It's ok to complain about the food that you didn't cook or help cook?
False, you should always be grateful for what you are given.
True or false
The knife should be set with sharp side away from plate?
False. The knife should be set sharp side toward plate.
You are still hungry, what do you say?
May I please have seconds?
True or False
It's not ok to reach over someone to get an item you want while at the table?
True. We should ask for the item to be passed.
When is the appropriate time to add salt and pepper to your food?
After you have tasted it first.
You need to blow your nose during dinner, what should you do?
Excuse yourself and go blow your nose in the restroom.
Where should the cup be placed when setting the table?
Top right above the knife and spoon.
You have to burp, what do you do?
What should you cut only enough of for the next mouthful? (never more than two bites in advance)
Meat
Everyone has finished eating and people are just sitting and talking, what should you do?
Ask others if you can take their plates and put them in the kitchen (where the host has told you to put them)