Hall
• Talk softly
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•The meal actually begins
when the host or hostess unfolds his or her napkin.
Sample Dialogue 1
Hostess: Would you like to have some
more chicken ?
Guest: No, thank you. The chicken is
very delicious, but I'm just too full.
Host: But I hope you saved room for
• With formal dinner, seating
is invariably arranged beforehand and you will be ushered or shown to your seat.
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
• Be brief in greeting the host or hostess,
Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West
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• Never tuck the napkin into any part of
your clothing or remove it during the meal, unless you are called upon to stand for a toast. In that case, fold your napkin neatly and place it to the left of your plate before standing, and do not forget to return it to your lap when retaking your seat.
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
• Do not over dress Or too much jewelry
used.
• Do not make up or combing your hair at
the table.
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
• Do not show that you are a difficult or a
fussy guests.
• Do not shakes your legs while sitting or
standing at the functions.
are to be enforced.
Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West
ARRIVALS
• Follow as directed by the receptionist • Make sure you have the correct seat • Socialize with the person next to you • Read the program • Avoid going in and out of the Dinning
Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West
For example, it is generally impolite to put elbows on tables, since doing so creates a risk of tipping over bowls and cups. Each family or group sets its own standards for how strictly these rules
Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West
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• The gentleman should pick up his
wife’s napkin with his right hand, take it by a corner and shake it open beneath the table level to the right of his chair then he should take his own napkin and repeat the procedure for himself.
• Drinking too much when dining is very
impolite and one of the most disliked behaviors.
• It is bad manners to drain a glass
completely at a formal function.
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
• Do not bite your nails or using tooth
picks at the tables.
• Try not to make noise with the cutlery,
plates or glasses.
dessert. Mary makes very good pumpkin pies.
Sample Dialogue 1
Guest: That sounds very tempting. But I
hope we can wait a little while, if you don't mind.
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
• Do not talk when your food is in the
mouth.
• Do not smoke at the table. • Ignore mistakes made by the server. • Pleasant conversations.
Host: Of course. How about some
coffee or tea now ?
Guest: Tea, please. Thanks.
Sample Dialogue 2
A: What would you like for lunch? B: I u have anything to drink? B: Yes, a cup of coffee to go with the hot dog.
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• Place your napkin on your lap, completely
unfolded if it is a small luncheon napkin, or in half diagonally, across your lap point at your knees, if it is a large dinner napkin.
Sample Dialogue 2
A: I’m very glad you like it. B: Sure! I like it very much. A: Another piece of meat pie? B: NO, thanks really. I’m on diet.
FORMAL Table Setting
INFORMAL Table Setting
(below the plate. left to right): bread & butter plate, butter knife, wine/water glass. (plate row. left to right): napkin, salad fork, dinner fork, salad plate, plate, dinner knife
Sample Dialogue 2
A: what about some beer? B: No, thanks. I don’t drink beer at noon. A: Good evening, sir. Your order, please? B: Appetizer first. What do you have tonight?
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
BE PUNCTUAL
• Take your invitation card with you and
present it on arrival ( if necessary)
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
• Start with the cutlery from the
outside.
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
• The simple rule to bear in mind during a
formal meal is that guests never have a reason to touch a plate with their hands and to do so would insult the host.
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