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Dining Etiquette
never get a second chance to make a first impression. And in this fast-food era,
eople have forgotten or were never taught the fundamentals of dining etiquet
Which way should I pass? Which fork is mine? What do I do with my napkin?
anners play an important part in making a favorable impression. They are visibl
of your manners and, therefore, are essential to professional success.
Whether you are having lunch with a prospective employer or dinner with a busin
associate, your manners speak volumes about you.
Introductions
When meeting someone
rise if you are seated.
smile and extend your hand.
repeat the other persons name in your
greeting.
A good handshake is importantit should
be firm and held for three to four seconds.
In todays business world it is not
necessary to wait for a female to initiate
the handshake. Females & males should
both be ready to initiate the handshake
Name Tags
Name Tag should be placed on the
right hand side of your front shoulder
area
The logic: When shaking hands, it
allows for a natural progression for
the eyes to the name tag
Posture and
Elbows
Sit straight and try not to lean on the
table.
Keep your elbows off the table and
close to the body when you are
eating.
Serving Food
Pass food to the right.
Transfer dip to your
plate.
Plates are served on the
left.
Dishes removed from
the right.
Pass the salt and pepper
together.
Napkin
Napkin
A napkin is used to dab
the corners of you
mouth.
If you need to leave the
table during the meal,
place the napkin on the
chair and slide the chair
under the table.
Silverware
Dining
Wait until everyone is seated before
eating.
When dining with others, everyone
should start and finish at the same
time. If you are a fast eater try to
pace yourself. You could make the
others feel uncomfortable if you finish
before they do.
When you are finished eating, do not
push your plate away from you.
Dining
Dining
Bread and rolls should be broken with
your fingers, in small pieces, and
buttered one piece at a time.
Cut one or two pieces of meat (or
main course) at a time.
Use your knife to cut lettuce, if
needed.
DINING DONTS
5. Holding your fork as if it were a pitchfork. Youll look like you just came
out of a cave. Also, when you are speaking, keep your utensils down.
EXERCISE 1
I need 8 volunteers
--I need each of you to take the plates, glasses and silver provided
and place them in the proper order for a formal dinner place setting
Table Setting
EXERCISE 2 - SEATING
SEATING
Seat the following individuals in their proper seat at the dinner table
MG BRAVO (HOST)
CG, ARMY BASE
MRS. BRAVO (SPOUSE)
MAYOR CHARLIE (GUEST SPEAKER)
Mayor of SGMP Land
MRS. CHARLIE (SPOUSE)
COMMISSIONER ALPHA (GUEST)
County Commissioner of SGMP Land
CHAPLAIN DELTA (INVOCATION)
Chaplain of Army Base
MRS. FOXTROT (GUEST)
Spouse of Chief of Police of SGMP Land
MS. ECHO (GUEST)
DINNER SEATING
Podium
CHAPLAIN DELTA
MRS. FOXTROT
MS. ECHO
COMMISIONER
ALPHA
MRS. CHARLIE
MAYOR CHARLIE
MRS. BRAVO
MG BRAVO
conversation.
4. Speakers are best placed closest to the podium or stage.
5. In social situations where spouses are included, alternate men
seating.
Question 1
a) True
b) False
Answer
Question 2
mouth
d) All of the above.
Answer
Question 3
You are dining in a restaurant and you
accidentally drop your fork on the floor.
You
Answer
You are dining in a restaurant and you
accidentally drop your fork on the floor. You
Question 4
Answer
Close your menu and place it on the
table in front of you.
Question 5
When leaving the table to go to the
bathroom
you should place your napkin
a) on the left side of your plate.
b) on the right side of your plate.
c) on your chair.
d) take it with you.
Answer
When leaving the table to go to the
bathroom you should place your napkin
c) on your chair.
.
Question 6
How will the letters b and d (in that order) help you at
dinner?
a. Bread on the left, drink on the right
b. They will remind you of good manners,
or to be docile
c. They will remind you to always
compliment your host, best dinner
d. Beverage on the left, dessert on the right
Answer
How will the letters b and d (in that
order) help you at dinner?
a. Bread on the left, drink on the right
Question 7
Say youre eating a steak. How many bites should you cut at a
time?
a. 12
b. 3 4
c. 5
d. You will generally be excused if you cut
the entire steak, especially if your dining
is informal
Answer
Say youre eating a steak. How many bites should you cut at a
time?
a. 12
DO
Focus on the event, not the meal!
Remember in an interview situation, the meal is part of the interview.
Make eye contact continuously throughout the meal.
Think about what you are saying before you say it.
Utilize active listening when others are speaking at the table.
Ask questions.
Demonstrate your ability to converse effectively.
Be confident!
DONT
Have a cell phone, pager, etc. with you unless you are expecting an extremely
important call and apologize if it rings. In this case, prepare everyone that you are
expecting an urgent message.
Interrupt, complain, or gossip. Everything you say reflects your personality.
Talk with your mouth full.
Apply makeup or pick at your teeth at the table. Excuse yourself to the restroom
to do such things.
Reach across someone to get something; instead, ask for food to be passed.
Push your plates away from you when you are finished with the meal.
CONCLUSION
This is not all there is to dining etiquette. These are just some of the basics that
one would need to know before dining with someone important. Whether it be a
prospective employer, your boss, your co-workers or just an evening with a friend,
you do not want to appear uneducated regarding dining etiquette. Keep in the back
of your mind the essential elements given here and you will appear well rounded
and professional.
QUESTIONS
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