We all love eating at restaurants and hotels. There are some dinning and table etiquette which we all should follow especially when you are out with professional people. Sitiing , eating ,ordering and many more things .So here we have collected some of very easy and most important table manners we all should follow next time .
Seating Etiquette
Now the first thing after reaching the restaurant or hotel for dinner or food is to select a seat for sitting. The guest of honor should sit in the best seat at the table. Usually that is one with the back of the chair to the wall. Once the guest of honor’s seat is determined, the host should sit to her left and than the rest should.
DO let your guest order first
Yes now this is very important thing you should follow. Always let your guest order first and try to order the same number of courses as him or her. Say phrases like, ‘Will you please bring my guest…’ or ‘My guest would like to order first’ to ward off confusion.”
Napkin manners
Place your napkin in your lap immediately upon sitting down. If you excuse yourself to go to the washroom, leave the napkin on your chair. When you are done with your meal (or a course), neatly place the napkin on the left side of your plate on the table.
Eating Time
At a small table of only two to four people, wait until everyone else has been served before starting to eat. At a formal or business meal, you should either wait until everyone is served to start or begin when the host asks you to.
Utensils setting
The food is usually placed to the left of your plate and the drinks to your right. There’s a trick to remembering where the forks and spoons should go. Fork has four letters. So does the word left. So, it goes to your left. Similarly, spoon and knife have five letters each, just like the word right. So, they go on your right. The dessert spoon and fork are usually placed at the top of your plate.
While eating
Try to make as little noise as possible while cutting up and later chewing your food. Also, keep your mouth closed while chewing. Although it is advised to take active part in the dinner conversation, remember not to speak with food in your mouth. Swallow, take a sip of your drink if need be, and then proceed with what you have to say.
DON’T yell to your waiter.
“Try to make eye contact with your waiter,” “If that doesn’t work, put up your right hand with your index finger raised slightly to get their attention.” And please do not shout like hey waiter, or waiter with a attitude.
After finishing food
Now as you have finished your food place the knife and fork together at the 10:20 position on the plate.”If the cutlery on the table includes multiple forks and knives, go outside-in with each course. Start with the ones farthest from the plate and work your way towards it as your meal progresses.
Always say “please” and “thank you” to wait staff.
“Do not complain or criticize the service or food,” Pachter says. “Your complaints will appear negative, and it is an insult to your host to criticize.”
The host should always pay
Yes this is the last table manner but the most important one. “If you did the inviting, you are the host, and you should pay the bill, regardless of gender