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What is etiquette? - the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a
particular profession or group
What should you do before you eat? - shake hands with people attending luncheon
When should you sit down? - Remain standing until the host or hostess has been seated (make sure
you get to know your host/hostess, and remember their name)
How should you sit in your chair? - Don't slouch, squirm, or tilt your chair.
Where SHOULDN'T you put your items? - don't place purses, keys, gloves, etc. on the table
When should you place your napkin in your lap? - Once everyone is seated, and your host has moved
their napkin, place your napkin in your lap.
how shouldn't you open your napkin? - don't flap the napkin to open it or place it on the table before
the meal has ended
what shouldn't you do when ordering your meal - don't ask too many questions about the menu and
don't order the most expensive item on the menu
what should you not drink? - alcohol
What should you make sure not to do when drinking from a glass? - don't leave lipstick smears on
your glass
When is it ok to smoke? - refrain from smoking at all times
How should you butter your bread? - don't butter all the bread at once- tear off each piece and
butter it before you eat it
, where should you place your solids and liquids? - remember to place solids on your left and liquids
on your right
how should your table be set? - plate in the middle, forks and napkin to the left, knife and spoon to
the right, small plate and butter spreader above the plate, and drinks to your right above the plate.
how do you cut your meat? - cut your meat or meal one piece at a time
how do you cut your salad? - cut your salad into bite-size pieces
how should you NOT hold your knife and fork? - don't hold your knife like a dagger and the fork like a
cello
how do you place your cutlery? - don't place cutlery, once used, put back on the table
how do you hold your knife? - hold your knife with the thumb and three fingers, keeping the index
finger extended on the handle
How should you use the sauce if needed to share with others? - when sharing a sauce with others,
spoon some onto your plate; don't dip your food into it
what should you do if you burp? - touch your napkin to your lips, and say "pardon me," to no one in
particular
should you keep your elbows off the table? - yes
what shouldn't you do while eating? - don't pick or poke at your teeth when at the table
where should you put your silverware when speaking? - when you speak, place your silverware on
your plate, not the table
what is something you should not do when speaking? - don't speak with your mouth full