Eating EtiquetteHow to Eat, Like a Professional
What is eating etiquette and why is it important?
Examples at which you will need Eating Etiquette:
Dinner InterviewsProfessionals DinnersLuncheons
Eating Properly can:Impress Future EmployersImpress Current EmployersImpress Business Associates
Approaching the Table
Wait for the host(ess) to sitThey should sit first and then you can
After seatingUnfurl your napkin, place in lap
How to sitSit forwards in your seatSit up straight
The Table Setting● For Utensils
○ Work out to in● Every dish will go
on service plate.● Water glass is
always far left glass○ The others
will vary
Here Comes the Soup!
Wait, WHICH utensil do I use?Scoop from side farthest from youSip from side of spoon closest to
youSpoon in Soup = Still EatingSpoon on Right Side of Soup Bowl
= I’m Finished
Rules of Politeness
Table BreadOffer left, Take one, Pass right
DrinkingSip only, No Straws, Don’t Chew Ice
Chatting
Speak only and Don’t yell across the table
MORE Rules of Politeness
●Interacting With Your Servers○Use Name, Order When Asked, Please & Thank You
●Receiving Food and Drink○Food From Left, Drinks From Right, Clean From Right
●Excusing Yourself○Push Chair Back, Napkin On Chair, Walk Away
Here comes the Entreè!
For Spaghetti:Two to three strands at a timeHold fork on spoon to spin
For Things That Need CutHold fork in palm and place
index finger on back of handleCut with knife behind forkSmall pieces
Dessert
Utensils above serving plateSmallest Fork and Spoon
Avoid using your fingers at all costsUse a spoon and fork to hold food on your utensil
Use your spoonSoft desserts like custard or ice cream
Use your forkHard desserts, cakes and pies, and garnishes
Eating EtiquetteHow to Eat, Like a Professional