Mealtime Etiquette
description
Transcript of Mealtime Etiquette
Mealtime Etiquette
Table etiquette is the
courtesy shown by
using good manners
at meals
Good table manners help put you at ease in social situations
Many business transactions take place over meals. Often, when companies consider an applicant for a
job, the interview may include a meal
Why do you think it is important to have good etiquette during times
like these?
Basic Etiquette
Before eatingPlace the napkin on your lap before your
start eating
If there are six or fewer people at the table, wait until
everyone is served before you begin to eatYou may reach for
serving dishes as long as you don’t have to lean across your neighbor
What is the best way to get something you cannot reach?
While EatingDon’t talk with your mouth full
Ever had a hard
time getting food on
your fork?Put ‘problem foods’ on your fork with a piece of bread. If you don’t have that, use the
tip of your knife.
Break bread into smaller pieces before buttering it or eating it
Cut food into small pieces before eating
Sit up straight when you eat and don’t
lean on your elbows
After EatingNever leave a spoon in your
cupWhen you have finished eating, place your fork and knife on your plate,
pointing toward the center
Do you think people from all over the world have the
same kinds of mealtime customs?
Restaurant Etiquette
Restaurant etiquette involves the same good manners that you use
anywhere elseStill, there are a few basic guidelines that deal with situations found only in
restaurants.
What kinds of situations do you think these include?
When You ArriveA reservation is an arrangement
made ahead of time for a table at a restaurant
When calling to make your reservation, you must give:
Your name The number of people in your
group
The time you plan to arrive
Unless a sign states otherwise, never seat yourself
The Meal Have you ever been confused or did not know something on the menu?
When dining out, don’t be afraid to ask a few
questions
Knowing restaurant policy can help you avoid an embarrassing and uncomfortable
situation
What kinds of questions can you ask regarding the check?
Communicating With Servers
It is important to be polite to servers!!!
How should you try and get your server’s attention?
The proper way to catch your server’s attention is by calmly raising your hand
Paying the Check How do you handle paying the check when you go out to eat with
your friends?
Gratuity is extra money given
to the server in appreciation
for good service
Sometimes the tip has already been added in on
the check
What do you think is a good percentage of the total bill
to tip?
A standard amount to tip is 15 percent
Complaints and ComplimentsIf you have any complaints about the food, you should
tell the server
If nothing is done, complain to the manager
Compliments are just as important to the manager as complaints!