Week 14 Table Etiquette

8/2/2019 Week 14 Table Etiquette

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Table Etiquetteand Cultural

Differences

Chef Julie Ruth Cabatuando-Suba


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Etiquette

norms required by good breeding,social conventions, or the rules ofdecorum

A system of principles that governproper behavior

Be trained to say Please and Thank

You Table etiquette is not for formal dining

only or if there are guest at home


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Personal Grooming

Dress appropriately from head to toe

Smelling fresh with an air ofconfidence and comfort

Do not overdo perfumes

BE PUNCTUAL

15 minutes late is ok

15 minutes early is better


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Table Manners

Seating Arrangements

The host, receptionist or an usher will leadyou to the dining table and seat you

If there place cards look for your name Follow the protocol

Keep your feet flat on the floor

Do not shake your legs or thighs

Pick up your nap[kin when the host hasstarted

Keep an eye on the host when in doubt what

to do


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Use of Table Appointments Use of Napkins : Napkins made out of cloth or linen

Serviette made out of paper

Use the corner of your napkin to wipeyour lips (lightly)

Unfold the napkin on your lap

Ask for another one when it has slippeddown on the floor

Do not shake it and tuck it to your blouse Avoid using napkins for sneezing,

coughing, or wiping perspirations

Leave it to the left side of your plate

unfolded


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Use of Flatware Use the flatware in their order of

placement from the farthest toward theservice plate

All used flatware should be laid down on aplate

Each flatware has specific uses on thetable

Knife is used for cutting while fork forholding the food in position

Spoon the soup on top and away fromyou sip the soup on the side of the spoonnot the tip

Hold fork and knife slightly in right angles

with the forearm


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Use of Glassware and Cups

Three glasses at the right of the plate on

top of the knife Water Goblet : at the tip of the dinner knife

Wine glass: next to the goblet

Stemmed glass; use the thumb and thefirst two fingers and hold it firmly

Coffee cups: use the thumb and the firstfinger of the right hand


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When to use fingers and FingerBowls

For Finger Foods the use of fingersare acceptable

For greasy and juicy foods you should

use fork Crabs and shrimp may be eaten with

the help of the fingers in informalservice only

Break bread with your fingers for onebite

When finger bowl is provided dip your

fingertips from one hand at a time and


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How to Eat Tricky Foods

Pasta Ribbons ( Spaghetti etc.) usespoon and fork.

Pick the fork with right and spoon with the

left hand. Dig a pile of pasta with your fork and roll it

on your spoon and twist.

Be aware of over twisting to avoid a hugeroll of pasta.

Then eat


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Fish with skin and bones: use fishknife anf fork

Remove the skin take the fork with the

help of the knife Leave the skin on the side of the plate

Used horizontally, the flat fish knife isgreat for taking the flesh of the fish off thebones


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Seashells Hold the shell with your left hand fingers

Hold the fork with your right hand

Spear the meat of the shell with the fork Then dip into the sauce and eat in one

bite


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Types of Restaurant

Fine Dining : restaurants that offerluxurious and comfortablesurroundings and good quality utensils

Bistro : Simple cozy restaurant thatoffers specialty dishes

Casual Family Style Restaurants: also

called diners or theme restaurants, themenu ranges from breakfast tomdinner


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Types of Menu

Ala Carte Every dish carries a price

Table dhote- list a whole menu with a

fixed price


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GENERAL RULES OFTABLE ETIQUETTE

Men should wait for the ladies to sitfirst

Sit down from the right side of the

chair from the left side of the body When seated place napkin on the lap

Sit up straight without being rigid

When not in use rest your hands byyour side or lap

Eat slowly with your mouth close


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Sip your soup without slurping sounds.Do not blow your soup to cool it down

Use flatware quietly. Do not scrape theplate, stir liquids gently

When not in use rest the flatware onthe saucer or service plate. Do nothold your knife in mid air whileconversing

Never blow your nose in public

When food is stuck in your teeth donot try to remove it by rolling yourtongue, do not use toothpick, beexcused and go to the restroom


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Help yourself to the platter of foodnearest you unless it is waited service,

ask Please pass the _____ and saythank you

Do not drink while your mouth is full

Do not push your plate in the centerwhen done eating. Position yourflatware

Compliment your host or cook for adelicious recipe or meal

Do not reach across the table or in

front of people


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When ladies leave or return to theirtable men should rise from their chairs

For emergency situations if youcannot stay longer tell your host andleave quietly.

If you are offered another drink duringthe social hour do not refuse, have alittle and just hold it

When there are many courses take a

little amount only to give room for therest

Never use toothpick in public

Always thank your host when leaving


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Cultural Differences inTable Manners

USE OF CHOPSTICKS Many Asians prefer chopsticks but if you do

not know haw to use them, it is acceptable touse flatware

Do not leave the chopsticks inside the bowluse the rest pad

It is acceptable to lift the bowl into your mouthand shovel the food with your chopsticks

Try not to drop chopsticks on the floor it isconsidered bad luck

Some Asians use chopsticks for finger foods


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USE OF THE HANDS IN EATING

In India eating is a leisurely, tactile

pleasure. Eating with the hands andfingers are therefore a norm. However,once you have taken food in the

communal bowl or plate, do not offerto other, not even to your spouse. It isconsidered unclean

Some cultures use only the right hand,the left hand is considered unclean.


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SLURPING and OTHER TABLEMANNERS

The conventional society cautions usnot to slurp soup, but in Japan andHongkong, slurping is permitted to

show to your hosts that you areenjoying your meal.

Do not use napkins to wipe your face

Burping is bad manners for the Westernworld but for the Arabs, this is a signof satisfaction after a meal and a

complement to the host


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Use of Gestures andFacial Expressions

Middle Eastern people Stands close toeach other when conversing thoughAmericans would rather have a

breathing space Keep eye contact. In Japan, closing

the eyes and nodding is an indication

that the person is listening attentively Do not show dissatisfaction by

frowning or grimacing.


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Filipinos, Turkish, Indians, Greeks andIranians shake their heads back and

forth to show agreement with the personspeaking.

Smiles may mean differently to somenationalities and one must be familiar

when to smile instead of saying what youmean

Vietnamese smile when displease

Korean men seldom smile

In India, smiling is reserved for intimateacquantances

Filipinos smile to indicate appreciation

and satisfaction


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In Australia and many Middle Easterncountries, the thumbs up gesture is

considered obscene The crooked finger motion used by

some people to come closer is

impolite in Serbia, Croatia, Australia,Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam and manySoutheast Asian countries

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