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Title: Dining Etiquette 101


1
Dining Etiquette 101
  • Megan Allen, BSFCS
  • Department of Foods Nutrition
  • University of Georgia
  • March 27, 2012

2
Outline
  • Reservations
  • General rules
  • Napkins, Silverware, Dinnerware
  • Serving, Passing, Eating
  • Table Manners
  • Paying the bill
  • Etiquette for Specific Food Items

3
Reservations
  • Stick to it
  • Call ahead if late
  • Cancel in advance
  • No-show fees

4
General Rules
  • Dress code
  • Arrive 10 minutes early
  • Wait for host/hostess to sit down
  • Prayer or blessing
  • Always join in with a toast
  • Coffee or tea
  • Gifts
  • Should not expect to serve
  • Thank you note

5
Napkins, Silverware, Dinnerware
  • Remove napkin when seated
  • Napkin remains in lap until end of meal
  • Loosely fold napkin when excusing yourself from
    the table

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Napkins, Silverware, Dinnerware
  • Cutting Methods
  • American style
  • Continental/European style
  • Once used, utensil should not touch the table
  • Signal that your done
  • Unused silverware should be left on the table

8
Serving, Passing, Eating
  • Dishes are served from the left and removed from
    the right
  • Always say please and thank you
  • Butter, spreads, or dips should be transferred to
    plate before eating or spreading
  • Pass food from left to right

9
Serving, Passing, Eating
  • Do NOT talk with food in your mouth
  • Taste food before seasoning
  • Do not blow on food to cool
  • Cut only enough food for the next mouthful
  • Eat a little of everything on your plate
  • Pace your eating
  • Do not play with your food or utensils

10
Table Manners
  • Keep elbows off the table and keep left hand in
    lap
  • Do your best to mingle with everyone
  • Do not clean up spills
  • Loud eating and coughing
  • Turn off your cell phone

11
Paying the Bill
  • Tell waiter when check should be separate
  • Consider significant price differences
  • Always leave a tip (vary from 15 25)
  • Waiter 15 20 (25 for extraordinary service)
  • Coat check 1.00 coat check
  • Car attendant 2.00 to 5.00

12
Etiquette for Specific Food Items
  • Asparagus
  • Bacon
  • Berries
  • Bread
  • Cheese
  • Chicken
  • Corn on the cob

13
Etiquette for Specific Foods
  • French fries
  • Pasta or spaghetti
  • Potatoes
  • Salad
  • Soup

14
Thank You!Happy Dining!
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