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The document provides information on proper table setting etiquette and manners. It discusses the three components of a place setting (dinnerware, flatware, and glassware), how to properly arrange them, and the order and positioning of utensils. Basic table manners are also covered, such as keeping hands in your lap when not eating, chewing with your mouth closed, and engaging in pleasant conversation. Buffet etiquette tips include using serving utensils, not overloading your dish, and allowing others to pass in line.

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Table Setting and Etiquette PowerPoint Presentation

The document provides information on proper table setting etiquette and manners. It discusses the three components of a place setting (dinnerware, flatware, and glassware), how to properly arrange them, and the order and positioning of utensils. Basic table manners are also covered, such as keeping hands in your lap when not eating, chewing with your mouth closed, and engaging in pleasant conversation. Buffet etiquette tips include using serving utensils, not overloading your dish, and allowing others to pass in line.

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Table Setting

and
Etiquette
Proper Table Setting
Three Components of
a Place Setting
• Dinnerware
– Plates, cups, bowls, saucers, platters and other
serving pieces
• Flatware
– Butter, dinner and steak knives; salad/dessert,
dinner fork; soup, dessert and teaspoons.
• Glassware
– Water goblet, milk and wine glasses,
sherbet glass
Proper Dinnerware Placement
• Dinner Plate
– 1” from the table edge
• Bread/Butter Plate
– Top left
– Above the salad plate
Proper Dinnerware Placement
• Salad Plate
– Lower left
– Above the napkin
• Soup Bowl
– On plate or separate
Types of Flatware
• Soup spoon
– Larger than teaspoon
• Salad/dessert fork
– Smaller than dinner fork
• Butter knife
– Shape and size smaller
than dinner knife
Proper Flatware Placement
• 1 to 1½” from the table edge
– Handles are lined up and the utensils
are even with the plate
• Forks
– Left of the plate
– Dessert fork placed above
the center of the plate
Proper Flatware Placement
• Knives and Spoons
– Right of the plate
– Dessert spoon is sometimes placed
above the center of the plate.
• Arrange in order of use
– Starting at the outside and
working toward the center.
Proper Flatware Placement
• Forks
– Tines up
• Knives
– Sharp cutting edge toward plate
• Spoons
– Bowls up
• Butter knife
– On bread/butter plate
Proper Glassware Placement
• Water goblet
– Tip of the knife blade.
• Other beverage glasses
– Right of goblet, slightly forward and
diagonal.
• Cup and saucer
– Lower right.
• Table Manners Worksheet
DINING ETIQUETTE
1. TABLE SETTING
“to start at the outside and work your way in”
If you have given two forks , which are the
same size, begin with the fork outside.
DINING ETIQUETTE
2. NAPKIN
Place it on your lap.
Don not open in mid-air.
If you leave place the napkin on your left
side of the plate.
Place the napkin on the right side of the
meal is finished.
DINING ETIQUETTE
3. SERVED
Wait for everyone at your table to be served
before beginning to eat.
DINING ETIQUETTE
4. DESSERT UTENSILS
DINING ETIQUETTE
5. PASSING
Pass the food to the right.
Pass “community food”
Pass it with the handle pointing toward the
recipient.
DINING ETIQUETTE
6. BREAD
Bread role should not be eaten as whole.
Break in to small pieces.
7. GLASSES
8. FINISHED
9. GUEST
Basic table manners
• It is inappropriate to ask for a doggy bag when you are
guest.
• It is best to order foods that can be eaten with a knife
and fork.
• Do not order alcoholic beverages.
• Do not smoke while dining out.
• Sit up straight at the table.
• When you are not eating, keep your hands on your lap or
resting on the table.
• Do not season your food before you have tasted it.
• Never chew with your mouth open or make loud noises
when you eat.
• Do not slurp soup from a spoon.
• If food gets caught between your teeth.
• Engage in table conversation that is pleasant but entirely
free of controversial subjects.
Basic table manners
• You should not leave the table during the meal except in an
emergency.
• If you need something that you cannot reach easily, politely
ask the person closest to the item you need to pass it to you.
• If a piece of your silverware falls onto the floor, pick it up if
you can reach it and let the server know you need a clean one.
• If you or someone you are dining with is left-handed, it is best
for the left-handed person to sit at the head of the table.
• If food spills off your plate, you may pick it up with a piece of
your silverware and place it on the edge of your plate.
• Never spit a piece of bad food or tough gristle into your
napkin.
ETIQUETTE TIPS FOR EATING AT A
BUFFET
• Buffet Etiquette for Casual Dinning

• Buffet meals -are a fun way to enjoy a


casual outing with friends and family.
Buffet etiquette - should be observed in
order to keep the buffet clean, hygienic,
orderly and easily accessible for everyone.
What You Should Do?
• Be patient to line up and while standing in
line.
• Always use the serving utensil provided by
each items. Don't use your personal
silverware.
• Never overload your dish. Going back for
second or third is perfectly acceptable
• Carry food and drinks separately to the
table to avoid a potentially hazardous
balancin act.
• If you return to the line, leaves your plate
behond and get a clean plate
• Select your food in courses. There is no
need to serve yourself your whole meal in
one round.
• Please do not cough or sneeze near the
food.
• Don't be a space invader or standing to
close
• Don't put in back the foods
• Never use your bare hand to take food .
• When you sit down you can begin eating
• Never eat at the buffet tables!
• Keep your food in your left hand so that
your right hand is available for
handshakes.
• Once you have gotten what you want,
don't stand around the buffet tables .
Move on back to your table
• Don't talk on your cellphone while you
are getting your food at the buffet tables
• Never put the serving utensils, whether it a
spoon, fork, or tongs up to your nose to
smell the food.
• When serving yourself do not take too long,
people are waiting to be considerate
• When g oing to the buffet avoid having too
many things in your hands it could to
messy accidents.
• When eating a buffet meal always allow
regular dining etiquette.
• If you need to leave the table temporarily ,
be sure to place your napkin on the seat or
arm of your chair.
• Everyone must pay
• Tip your server
• At lastly , no doggie bags.
APPETIZER
MAIN COURSE
CALLING THE WAITER
• The usual way is to catch his eye and then
raise your hands as if to say “come here”.
• If he does not look your way, you may call
the “waiter or “waitress” quietly.
• If he is too far from you, ask another waiter
nearby to call him for you.
• Clapping , whistling, shouting, pssst is
considered rude.
PAYING THE CHECK
• When everyone has finished, the host
catches the eye of the waiter and says “
check Please”
• If found an error, points it quietly. Don’t
make a scene.
• if the management is unpleasant, simply
pay the check and do not return to that
restaurant again.
TIPPING
• Service charge of 10%is already added to
the bill.

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