For the Ladies of Honorand the Gentlemen of Quality

Manners

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1. When you sit down to eat, unfold your napkin and put it on your lap. When you’re ready to leave the table, gather or refold your napkin loosely and place it on the side of the plate.

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2. Forks are placed on the left of the plate, knives on the right (blade facing

the plate), and spoons to the right of the knife. When there are several spoons,

forks or knives, they are arranged in order of use. Always begin your meal with the

utensils on the outside.

3. Take your time and eat slowly. Sit up

straight and bring the food to your mouth,

not your mouth to the food

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4. Chew with your mouth closed. Never talk or laugh with your mouth full. When you cut meat

cut one piece at a time.

5. Do not leave your elbow or arms on the table while

you’re eating.

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Good Table MannersWhen you go to eat in a niceRestaurant, please remember……

1. Eat with your knif e and f ork, not with your fi ngers!

2. Don’t put your elbows on the table!3. Eat with your mouth closed4. Say “Thank you”!5. Eat slowly6. Don’t pick your teeth!

6. If a host/hostess escorts you to a table, women go

first and men follow. Otherwise, men lead the way and ladies follow.

7. The waiter/waitress will look at you

when it’s your turn to order. Speak

clearly and don’t change your mind

after you order.

8. Don’t ever snap your fingers at service staff in

a restaurant.

9. Wait until everyone at the table is served before

you begin eating.

10.The napkin remains in your lap throughout the meal.

•Blot your mouth lightly and wipe your

fingers as necessary.

•Place the napkin on the seat of your chair if you must leave during the meal

•At the end of the meal, leave the napkin to the left of your plate.

During the Meal

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