Dining etiquette

Dining Etiquette,[object Object],Nicole L. Davis, PhD Southern Illinois University Carbondale,[object Object]

To Start Off With…,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],2,[object Object],Host will signal when to be seated at the dining table,[object Object],Wait until everyone has been served before beginning to eat,[object Object],Small groups,[object Object],Large groups,[object Object]

Table Setting ,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],4,[object Object],“Liquids on your right" and "solids on your left“,[object Object],In the center: dinner plate,[object Object],To the right: glassware, cup and saucer, knives, spoons, and a seafood fork if the meal includes seafood,[object Object],To the left: bread and butter plate, salad plate, napkin, and forks ,[object Object]

Which Fork Do I use?,[object Object]

Which Fork Do I use?,[object Object],Water Goblet,[object Object],Coffee Cup,[object Object],Dinner Fork,[object Object],Dessert Spoon,[object Object],Salad Fork,[object Object],Dinner Knife,[object Object],Dinner Spoon,[object Object]

7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],7,[object Object],Napkin ,[object Object],Fish Fork ,[object Object],Dinner Fork ,[object Object],Salad Fork ,[object Object],Soup Bowl & Plate ,[object Object],Dinner Plate ,[object Object],Dinner Knife,[object Object],Fish Knife ,[object Object],Soup Spoon ,[object Object],Bread & Butter Plate ,[object Object],Butter Knife ,[object Object],Dessert Spoon & Fork ,[object Object],Sterling Water Goblet ,[object Object],Red Wine Goblet ,[object Object],White Wine Goblet ,[object Object],Table Setting,[object Object]

Napkin Use,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],8,[object Object],Put your napkin on your lap soon after sitting down at the table ,[object Object],Small napkins, unfold,[object Object],Large napkins, fold in half,[object Object],If you leave the table during the meal, place your napkin on your chair as a signal to your server that you will be returning,[object Object]

Napkin Use,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],9,[object Object],Meant only to be dabbed at the lips and should not get dirty in the process,[object Object],If napkin falls on the floor during a very formal event, signal a member of the serving staff that you need a fresh one,[object Object],Once the meal is over, place your napkin neatly on the table to the right of your dinner plate,[object Object]

Silverware,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],10,[object Object],“Eat from the outside in”,[object Object],Details,[object Object],Use one utensil for each course,[object Object],Dessert spoon and fork are above your plate or brought out with dessert,[object Object]

Silverware,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],11,[object Object],Once you have used a piece of silverware, never place it back on the table,[object Object],It is not proper to allow even the clean handle of a knife or fork to rest on the cloth while the other end lies on the plate,[object Object],Unused silverware is simply left on the table,[object Object]

The Knife and Fork,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],12,[object Object],Holding knife and fork,[object Object],Use of knife and fork,[object Object],American,[object Object],European,[object Object]

Appetizers/Buffet,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],14,[object Object],Don’t crowd the buffet,[object Object],Don’t graze, take what you want and walk away,[object Object],Appetizers may be eaten with your fingers, unless very elaborate,[object Object],When in doubt, follow your host,[object Object]

Bread Plate,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],15,[object Object],Bread and butter plate sits left of the dinner plate,[object Object],When butter is passed, take enough for yourself and place it on the edge of your B&B plate ,[object Object],Eat rolls or bread by tearing off small bite size pieces and buttering only the piece you are preparing to eat,[object Object]

Soup and/or salad,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],16,[object Object],Spoon the soup away from you when you take it out of the bowl and sip it from the side of the spoon ,[object Object],Do not slurp soup from a spoon,[object Object],If your soup is too hot to eat, let it sit until it cools; do not blow on it,[object Object],Place used spoon on the saucer, not in the soup bowl,[object Object]

Main Course,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],17,[object Object],If food spills off your plate, you may pick it up with a piece of your silverware and place it on the edge of your plate. ,[object Object],Taste food before seasoning it,[object Object],Pass salt and pepper shakers together,[object Object],Try a bit of everything on your plate,[object Object]

Dessert and Coffee,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],18,[object Object],Dessert utensils will most likely be provided with the dessert,[object Object],Id you do not like coffee, simply place your hand over the cup when offered, or tell the waiter “no, thank you” or ask for hot tea,[object Object],NEVER turn the coffee cup upside down on the saucer,[object Object]

Finishing Touches,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],19,[object Object],Leave your plate where it is in the place setting,[object Object],Lay your fork and knife diagonally across your plate,[object Object],Place your knife and fork side by side, with the sharp side of the knife blade facing inward and the fork, tines down, to the left of the knife,[object Object]

Tips and Pitfalls!,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],20,[object Object],It is inappropriate to ask for a doggy bag when you are a guest. ,[object Object],Save the doggy bag for informal dining situations. ,[object Object],It is best to order foods that can be eaten with a knife and fork. ,[object Object],Finger foods can be messy and are best left for informal dining.,[object Object]

Tips and Pitfalls!,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],21,[object Object],Do not order alcoholic beverages in professional situations. ,[object Object],Drinking too much when dining out is one of the most disliked behaviors. ,[object Object],Sit up straight at the table. ,[object Object],It makes a good impression. ,[object Object],When you are not eating, keep your hands on your lap or resting on the table (with wrists on the edge of the table). ,[object Object],Elbows on the table are acceptable only between courses, not while you are eating.,[object Object]

Tips and Pitfalls!,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],22,[object Object],Pass items to your right,[object Object],Season your food AFTER you have tasted it,[object Object],Never chew with your mouth open or make loud noises when you eat,[object Object],If food gets caught between your teeth and you can't remove it with your tongue, leave the table and go to a mirror where you can remove the food from your teeth in private,[object Object]

Tips and Pitfalls!,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],23,[object Object],Engage in table conversation that is pleasant but entirely free of controversial subjects. ,[object Object],Never spit a piece of bad food or tough gristle into your napkin. ,[object Object],Remove the food from your mouth using the same utensil it went in with. Place the piece of food on the edge of your plate. If possible, cover it with some other food from your plate. ,[object Object]

The Matter of RSVP,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],24,[object Object],When invited to an event, ALWAYS RSVP by the deadline provided. ,[object Object],If you are able to attend, state if you will be alone, or bringing a guest,[object Object],If you are unable to attend, state a brief reason why,[object Object],It is not necessary to remain longer than thirty minutes after dinner if the invitation does not include the entire evening. ,[object Object]

Lunch Interviews,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],25,[object Object],Know the place and time,[object Object],Be prompt,[object Object],Allow at least two hours for the business meal,[object Object],Wear business attire,[object Object],Turn off your cell phone,[object Object],Or leave it in your car,[object Object],Business discussions usually begins after placing the meal order,[object Object]

Lunch Interviews,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],26,[object Object],Order items that can be easily eaten,[object Object],You aren’t there to eat…exactly,[object Object],Eat a snack before you go,[object Object],Do not drink alcohol,[object Object],even if offered ,[object Object],If you smoke, don’t,[object Object],Take any medication prior to the entering the restaurant when possible,[object Object]

Lunch Interviews,[object Object],7/26/2011,[object Object],Etiquette,[object Object],27,[object Object],NEVER ask for a “doggy bag”,[object Object],You could be the best candidate based on qualifications…,[object Object],But if you don’t pass the “meal test”, you may get passed over for someone else,[object Object]

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