Eating Etiquette How to Eat, Like a Professional

What is eating etiquette and why is it important? Examples at which you will need Eating Etiquette: Dinner Interviews Professionals Dinners Luncheons Eating Properly can: Impress Future Employers Impress Current Employers Impress Business Associates

Approaching the Table Wait for the host(ess) to sit They should sit first and then you can After seating Unfurl your napkin, place in lap How to sit Sit forwards in your seat Sit 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 you Sip from side of spoon closest to you Spoon in Soup = Still Eating Spoon on Right Side of Soup Bowl = I’m Finished

Rules of Politeness Table Bread Offer left, Take one, Pass right Drinking Sip 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 time Hold fork on spoon to spin For Things That Need Cut Hold fork in palm and place index finger on back of handle Cut with knife behind fork Small pieces

Dessert Utensils above serving plate Smallest Fork and Spoon Avoid using your fingers at all costs Use a spoon and fork to hold food on your utensil Use your spoon Soft desserts like custard or ice cream Use your fork Hard desserts, cakes and pies, and garnishes

Eating Etiquette How to Eat, Like a Professional