Table Manners

TABLE MANNERS

01. Knowledge on table manners
and eating styles

02. DO’s and DON’Ts

01. Knowledge on table manners and eating styles

Formal Table setting involves with :

a. Glasses (Red, White, sherry and water)
b. Forks (Seafood, Salad, Dinner and Dessert)

c. Spoons (Soup, Dessert)
d. Plates (Butter, Side and Main course)

TYPE OF GLASSES

1. Wine (Red and White)
2. Martini
3. Brandy
4.Champagne
5.Spirit
6. Old fashion or the rocks
7. Port or Sherry

Eating Styles

Two different styles :

01. American Style (Holding the fork on the left and knife on the right then shifting on holding position)
02. Continental Style (More common similar to American but no shifting on utensils)



DO’s

Do place napkin on your lap
Do mention if the food is delicious
Do leave fork & spoon at finished position
Do remember food on Lt , drinks on Rt
Do eat & drink without fuss
Do avoid looking greedy
Do use serving spoon when dishing out
Do restrict alcohol not more than 2 glasses
Do thank your host before leaving
Do push in the chair before leaving
Do dress accordingly, better overdress
Do introduce and converse with Rt & Lt
Do abide by local customs & Religious pr.

Don’ts

Don’t wipe mouth with hand while holding knife/fork with another
Don’t gesture with knife, fork & spoon
Don’t pick cutlery that dropped
Don’t ear neighbour’s salad
Don’t place purse/handbag on the table
Don’t talk with mouth full
Don’t shout across the table
Don’t talk and laugh loudly
Don’t reach across for a dish
Don’t chew noisily, eat quietly
Don’t eat with your knife
Don’t stir your tea/coffee too loudly
Don’t talk during entertainment

Summary

After knowing about table manners, you will have more confidence on attending grand banquet functions

Prevent yourself from being embarrassed when it comes to table manners and eating styles