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