Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West
Using your napkin
• 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.
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
Table manners refers to the etiquette used while eating, which may also include the appropriate use of utensils. Different cultures observe different rules for table manners. Many table manners evolved out of practicality.
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
Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West
Using your napkin
• 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.
Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West
Using your napkin
• The napkin remains on your lap
throughout the meal and should you need to, and after each course without fail, it should be used to gently blot your mouth.
THE CORRECT WAY TO HOLD CUTLERY and GOBLET
THE CORRECT WAY TO HOLD CUTLERY and GOBLET
THE CORRECT WAY TO HOLD CUTLERY and GOBLET
THE CORRECT WAY TO HOLD CUTLERY and GOBLET
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
DO’S and D PUNCTUAL
• Take your invitation card with you and
Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West
Using your napkin
• 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.
Hall
• Talk softly
Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West
Using your napkin
•The meal actually begins
when the host or hostess unfolds his or her napkin.