Most important dining etiquette

  

Date Posted: 12/28/2017 12:40:52 AM

Posted By: Galician  Membership Level: Silver  Total Points: 112

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Knowledge of dining etiquette is of great importance before dining with others,so you don't call negative attention to yourself and also to make practice of eating with others pleasant and sociable.
Dining etiquette or manners,can tell of someone upbringing also someone overall refinement.

1.Before meal.

Wait for everyone to gather around the table before you sit down.

After sitting put your napkin on your lap.Your napkin is your friend you should feel free to use it anytime to keep your mouth clean.

Keep personal items(handbags,smartphones)off the table.It is most appropriate to silence your phone and also wait to check calls and texts when you are done with your meal and away from the table.
2.During the meal.

Avoid slouching,observe an upright posture and dont place your elbows on the table while eating.However its okay to prop your elbows on the table while conversing between courses or after you are done with your meal.

Use utensils appropriately.You have to understand the table setting,use the 'outside-in' rule.(use utensils on the outside first and work your way inward)

Wait until all guests are served before you begin eating.As much as you may be hungry,you have to wait until everyone is served for you to start eating.

Hold your utensils in the continental style which is easier compared to the American style because you don't have to keep switching the knife and the folk back and forth.

Instead of reaching across the table for something,ask for it to be passed to you,and if someone asks you to pass the salt,always pass it and pepper together.

Wait until you are done chewing to sip or swallow a drink so as to avoid leaving the top of your glass looking like a 'crime scene' with small food particles on it

or even to avoid ending up being choked.

Avoid chewing and talking.You shouldn't talk with food in your mouth to avoid causing discomfort to the other dinners.Take small manageable bites if you are going to be involved in a constant conversation throughout the meal.
3.After the meal.

When finished eating,position your silverware to tell the servers you are done.

Remember to fold your napkin and place it to the left of your place setting.You don't have to strain folding it as it was originally folded,just make a simple neat fold.

Once you have learnt this basic table manners,they are easy to keep up and many people will appreciate that your are being conscious enough to observe them.

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