4. Table manners are the rules of etiquette used
while eating, which may also include the
appropriate use of utensils. Table manners
are visible signs that you are a polished and
knowledgeable professional.
Introduction
5. Solids to the left –Liquids to the right
Pick up silverware from the outside in toward your plate
Put napkin on your lap as soon as host does
Keep elbows off the table
Do not talk mouth full
The formal table setting
6. Serving food:
The way of serving food and keeping dishes
Taking butter
Passing dishes or food:
Serving food
Courtesy of passing salt or pepper
The way of using serving utensils
The approach of guests
Serving Food, Passing Dishes
7. Tasting food before seasoning it
The manners in removing food
Not giving much importance in personal preferences
Keeping silence as much as possible while eating
The way of leaving spoon after eating
Leaving knives and plates
Putting off napkins after eating
Eating Tips
8. Table manners give a good or bad impression of an
individual. The more the etiquettes one practices
the more comfortable one will be in professional
dining settings.
Conclusion