chapter 5, table setting and meal service

Question 1

help establish the tone, formality, and theme of a meal

Answer 1

table appointments

Question 2

includes all plates, cups, saucers, and bowls

Answer 2

dinnerware

Question 3

highest quality and most expensive dinnerware

Answer 3

china

Question 4

ceramic mixed with glass

Answer 4

stoneware

Question 5

pottery that is fired to harden it and glazed to make it less porous

Answer 5

earthenware

Question 6

dinnerware can be purchased by the:

Answer 6

place setting

Question 7

sold by the piece

Answer 7

open stock

Question 8

includes utensils

Answer 8

flatware

Question 9

what features should be considered before buying table linens

Answer 9

choose linens that are easy to care for

Question 10

the space allowed for each person at the table

Answer 10

a cover

Question 11

includes all table appointments that will be needed by the guest

Answer 11

place setting

Question 12

who leads the way to the dining room

Answer 12

hostess

Question 13

style where the dishes are placed on the table before the meal

Answer 13

family style

Question 14

style where the host or hostess fills plates at the table and then passes the plates to the guest

Answer 14

english style

Question 15

style where the food is plated in the kitchen and served to each guest individually

Answer 15

american plated style

Question 16

style where guest serve themselves and are often directed to seating

Answer 16

buffet style

Question 17

table coverings are also called:

Answer 17

table linens

Question 18

when does proper table etiquette begin?

Answer 18

before the meal

Question 19

where should your napkin remain during a meal

Answer 19

in your lap

Question 20

use flatware ____ from the plate

Answer 20

farthest

Question 21

what shows consideration for others

Answer 21

table manners

Question 22

who should you show consideration to

Answer 22

those who have prepared the food

Question 23

what should you avoid placing on a table

Answer 23

personal items

Question 24

list party elements that can be used to enhance the chosen theme

Answer 24

colors, decorations and music

Question 25

explain the etiquette for responding to an invitation

Answer 25

reply within 2 days of receiving an invitation, if you cannot attend, inform the hostess immediately

Question 26

replies to an invitation should be sent out within:

Answer 26

two days

Question 27

invitations should be sent out _____ before the event

Answer 27

1-2 weeks before

Question 28

service is based on the:

Answer 28

comfort of the guest

Question 29

who does service begin with

Answer 29

lady guest of honor

Question 30

what side and hand should you serve food with

Answer 30

left side with left hand

Question 31

beverageware is always placed on the:

Answer 31

right side of the place setting

Question 32

only use _____ candles for a dining table

Answer 32

unscented candles