Useful Information About Dining Rules And Etiquette Guide

By Katy Kline


Most of the times many people invite or are invited to share a meal with friends or family. Dining rules and etiquette guide plays an important role in making good impression and makes one feel comfortable. They signal state of the manners of a person. Here are some of tips of fine restaurant rules and etiquette.

Mode of dressing is one of the rules one should engage themselves in to. When attending formal meetings it is advisable to find out the dress code needed. The major rule of restaurants is to dress in a formal way for both ladies and gentlemen. It is good to find out all the details about the mode of dressing in these areas.

Fine restaurants have different table arrangements from regular restaurants. The tables are set with silverware and napkins. The silverware is arranged in a style to go with the meal to be served. The silverware includes knives forks and spoons to use for different food. Meat knives for example are arranged on the right side of the table. When you get at the table take the napkin and place it on the lap. Find out about silverware and how they are used before going to the function in case you are not aware. This will give an easy time with the rules of the restaurant.

Always be kind and polite to the people who are serving you. Say please when you need assistance and thank you after you have been assisted. Do not shout when you want to call the person serving you. This will inconvenience other people in the dining room. If there is a problem with the meal or service do not scold or get angry at the service person explain the problem without causing any scene. It is good to leave a tip.

When time to eat has started be sure to use the best manners. Do not eat with your mouth open or talk while you have food in the mouth. It is good to start eating when everyone has started. Do not eat with your hands. Eat at the same rate as your hosts or guests. Sit upright and do not place your elbows on the table. Eat slowly and mindful of sauces and potential mess.

Excuse yourself any time you want to go visit the washrooms. Leaving the table without excusing yourself will bring a bad impression. Do not blow your nose in the dining. It is good to leave the table and do it in the rest rooms. Use the napkin anytime you want to cough or sneeze.

There are the general rules and etiquette that include making sure that the cell phone is in silent mode avoiding talking loud not smoking in the dining area. Other general rules are arriving in time preferably ten minutes before time. If it is a business meeting the materials for the meeting should be placed under the chair until the discussion time comes.

Together with the information listed there are books that are written giving details about dining rules and etiquette guide. They are available in most book stores. Following these rules makes one fit to attend any formal dinner.




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