Table Etiquette Flashcards
The conduct or procedure required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be observed in social or official life
Etiquette
Play an important part in making a good impression.
Table Manners
At a very formal dinner name cards will show you where you should sit.
If there are no name cards on the tables, the host will take you to the correct place.
Sitting Etiquette
Place it on your lap.
If it is small – unfold it completely.
If it is big – fold it in half, lengthwise
Napkin Etiquette
Usedalong with the courses that will be served at a business meal.
Stemware
Use the word “_____” when making a request or asking a question. Make your questions and requests clear and brief.
Please
It is polite to say “________” to the servers only when they bring something special that you requested and after they have removed any used items.
Thank you
The food is passed into this direction
Left to right
The correct way to cut your meat.
Grasp your knife and fork in a relaxed, natural manner
Correct etiquette when finished eating
Place all of your utensils on the plate with the tip of the fork and knife across the plate, pointing at 11 o’clock
Dining etiquette in the Philippines
It is best to arrive 15 to 30 minutes later than invited for a large party.