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DINING ETIQUETTE
DINING MANNERS
What is the Difference between Eating and Dining ?
Dining is an art !When you eat, you only please the palate.
GENERAL DINING ETIQUETTEPunctuality
Be on time - no one wants to be kept waiting.
If it is an unavoidable delay, try to contact the person.
Dressing Up for the Occasion
Greeting and Introduction A good and firm handshake is
important.
TABLE SETTINGS
NAPKIN
Place your napkin on your lap after everyone at your table has been seated.
Do not open your napkin in mid-air.
When a meal is completed, place your napkin to the right of your plate - never on the plate.
ORDERING Follow your host's
lead. If you are guest, avoid
being explorative. Don’t take a long time
to order. Consider asking your
host/hostess for a recommendation before making your decision.
SERVING
Wait for everyone at your table to be served before beginning to eat.
Eat slowly while waiting for their food to be served.
UTENSILSTwo acceptable ways
to use the knife and fork: Continental Fashion American Standard
Do not make a fist around the utensils
Do not use both hands simultaneously to hold utensils and cups.
HANDLING UTENSILS
AMERICAN STANDARD
Rest Position
Finish Position
CONTINENTAL FASHION
Rest Position Finish Position
THE ‘PASS’
Do not reach across the table for an item - politely ask the person next to you to pass.
Pass “community food” such as the breadbasket, salt and pepper, and salad dressing to the right.
Pass it with the handle pointing towards the recipient
SOUP & BREAD
When eating soup, think of making a circle: Spoon away from you, bring around to your mouth and back to the bowl.
Soup is taken from the side of the soup spoon - it is not inserted into your mouth.
SEASONINGS & SWEETENERSAlways taste your food first
before using any seasonings. Do not assume it needs to be seasoned.
The rule of thumb is no more than two packets per meal.
EATING
Wait for the host to start eating or to signal you to eat.
Toothpicks should be used discreetly and in private; not at the table.
When sharing a plate of chips or veggies with a dip or sauce with others, apply the “Single Dip Rule” - that is, dip only once
FINGER FOODS
Sandwiches
WINE ETIQUETTE
Sample Before You Order.
Politely signal the waiter alone if you don’t want them.
Don’t go for alcoholic beverages in a professional situation.
PAYING THE BILL
You should prearrange how the bill is being paid.
If being treated by someone, always thank them.
Remember do not give a feedback until asked for.
Corporate Lunch/Dinner are designed specifically for business discussions and should not be diverted by talks about politics or current affairs.