4661159 Dinning Manners

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Table/Dining manners are theetiquettesused while eating. This includes theappropriate use of utensils too.

Eating with etiquettes is like addingcolours to a plain diagram.

Many table manners evolved out ofpracticality. For example, it is generallyimpolite to put elbows on tables sincedoing so creates a risk of tipping overbowls and cups.
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Chew with your mouth closed.

Do not talk at an excessively loud volume.

Refrain from coughing, sneezing or blowing

nose at the table. Never tilt back your chair while at the table.

Sit in a relaxed and comfortable position,but do not "slouch."

Do not "play with" your food, or with yourtable utensils.


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Do not make loud or unusual noiseswhile eating.

It is generally acceptable to rest your

fore-arms on the table, though youshould take care to never rest yourelbows on the table.

Always ask the host or hostess to beexcused before leaving the table.

Do not stare at anyone while he or she iseating. It is considered rude.

Do not slurp your food or eat loudly


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Never talk on your phone or text a friendat the table. If an urgent matter arises,ask host or hostess to be excused, andstep away from the table.

Burping or sneezing at the table shouldbe avoided. If you must do so, you mayrequest that your action be excused.

Men should not wear goggles or caps atthe dinner table.


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Menu

Sales category offered at any restaurant

Kinds of menu-1.Ala Carte: Menu from the card

with Unlimited choice

2.Table d`hote/ Buffet: Menu from thetable with Limited choice


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Bread or salad plates are to the left ofthe main plate, glasses are to the right.

Fork is always on left and knife & spoonon the right.


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Salt and pepper (CRUET SET) arealways placed together and passed

together even if someone only asksfor one or the other.

1-2 holessalt (free flowing nature)

3-4 holespepper (rigid nature)


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Do not eat food with your fingers unless youare eating a bread, pizza, frenchfries.

The fork may be used either in theAmerican (use the fork in your left handwhile cutting; switch to right hand to pick

up and eat a piece)

Or the Continental (fork remains in the lefthand) fashion -- either is now acceptable.


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The fork is used to convey any solid food tothe mouth.

The knife blade should be placed on the

edge of your plate when not in use. Theblade should always face inward.

When you have finished eating soup, thespoon should be placed to the side of thesaucer, not left in the bowl.

Keep your napkin on your lap.


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While at the table, it is never acceptable totake your napkin out of your lap. Whenleaving the table, place your napkin on

your chair, not on the table. wet wipes or paper napkins should be used

to clean the hands.

When using paper napkins, never ball themup or allow stains to show.


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Never lean across somebody elses plate. Ifyou need something to be passed, ask theperson closest to it. If you have to passsomething, only pass it if you are closest to it

and pass it directly to them if you can. Salt & pepper should be passed together.

Do not take food from a neighbours plateand dont ask to do so.

You must not put your elbows on the table.


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You must not put your elbows on thetable.

If pouring a drink for yourself, offer topour a drink for your neighbours beforeserving yourself.

If extra food is on the table, ask othersfirst if they would like it before taking ityourself.

When chewing food, close your mouthand only talk when you have swallowedit.

Swallow all food before eating more orhaving a drink.


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Never pick food out of your teeth with your

fingernails.

Try to eat all the food you are served. Glasses served in a wine glass or other

stemmed-glass should be held at the stem.

Always remember regular manners.

Remember to say "please" and "thank you".


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The fork is held in your left hand and theknife is held in your right.

If youre eating a dessert, your fork (if youhave one) should be held in the left handand the spoon in the right.

When eating soup, you should hold yourspoon in your right hand and tip the bowlaway from you, scooping the soup in

movements away from yourself.
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If there are a number of knives or forks, thenyou should start from the outside setworking your way in as each course is

served.

Drinks should always be to the right of yourplate with the bread roll to the left.

When eating bread rolls, break off a piecebefore buttering. Use your knife only tobutter the bread, not to cut it.


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Always ask for permission from the hostand excuse yourself if you need to leavethe table. You should place your napkinon your seat until you return.

The food should be brought to yourmouth on the fork; you should sit straightand not lean towards your plate.


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Do not start eating until (a) every personis served or (b) those who have not beenserved request that you begin withoutwaiting. At more formal occasions alldiners will wait to begin until the hostess

or host lifts a fork or spoon.

When a dish is presented 'family style',the food is served to one's plate and

then passed on to the next person. putthe food on your left, take some andpass to the person next to you.


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Eat soup noiselessly, and from the side ofthe spoon.

Tea orcoffee should never be pouredinto the saucer to cool but should besipped from the cup. Alternatively, ice

may be used to cool either. Coffee or tea cups are always placed to

right of the table setting When servingeither the cup's handle should bepointing right and the handle of thespoon pointing right, as most people areright handed.
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It is acceptable, in most circumstances, not

to finish all of the food on your plate.

When finished with your meal, place yourknife and fork with handles at the 4 o'clock

position and the tines of the fork down to

signal to the server that you are done.


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When finished with your meal, it isimpolite to leave a dirty napkin on the

table or on your dinner plate. The proper place to leave a napkin is on

your chair. You may only leave yournapkin on the table if everyone is leaving

the table all at once.
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Wait for the host or the eldest person to

start first.

You should maintain silence while eatingfood. You are not expected to chat

unnecessarily with the people around thetable.

Wash hands thoroughly before sitting at

the table as some Indian foods areprimarily eaten by hand. Also, wash handsafter eating the food.


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It is acceptable to not use cutlery for

eating, as many foods - such as Indian

breads and curry - are best enjoyed when

eating with the hand.

In North India, when eating curry, the gravy

must not be allowed to stain the fingers --only the fingertips are used. However, in

South India, it is acceptable to use more of

your hand.


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When flatbreads such as chapati, roti, ornaan are served with the meal, it isacceptable and expected to usepieces of them to gather food and sop-up gravies and curries.

The cardinal rule of dining is to alwaysuse the right hand when eating or

receiving food and never the left. Evena piece from the bread is broken usingthe right hand alone.


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It is considered inappropriate to use yourfingers to share food from someoneelse's plate once you have started usingyour own. Instead, ask for a clean spoonto transfer the food to your plate from

the common dish.

When eating with hands, always eat

with right, as mentioned above.However, use only the other clean handto transfer food from a common dish onthe table.
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It is not necessary to taste each andevery dish prepared; but you must finish

everything on the plate as it isconsidered a respect for served food.For this reason, take only as much foodon the plate you can finish.


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Table manners areslow learning process,earlier we start, betterwe become

The knowledge ofgood behaviour at thetable would makeyour personality moreconfident & charming.

Wishing you a greatdinning experience

ahead !!!


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