Table Etiquette Flashcard

Front

Where should a napkin be placed during a meal? Options: under the plate, on the head, on the lap, in the pocket

Back

on the lap

Front

What is the proper way to hold a knife and fork?

Back

Hold the knife in your right hand and the fork in your left hand.

Front

How should one be seated at a formal dinner?

Back

Sit with proper posture, close to the table, and hands on the lap or table.

Front

What is considered appropriate table conversation?

Back

Polite, respectful, and inclusive topics

Front

Where should the bread plate be placed on the table?

Back

Left side, above the forks

Front

When should a napkin be placed on one's lap?

Back

Before starting a meal

Front

What is the correct order of utensils from the outside in? Options: Salad Fork, Dinner Knife, Soup Spoon, Dessert Spoon, Fork, Soup Spoon, Salad Fork, Dinner Knife, Dessert Spoon, Fork, Fork, Dinner Knife, Soup Spoon, Salad Fork, Dessert Spoon, Dinner Knife, Fork, Soup Spoon, Salad Fork, Dessert Spoon

Back

Fork, Dinner Knife, Soup Spoon, Salad Fork, Dessert Spoon

Front

What topics should be avoided during table conversation? Politics, Religion, Money, Controversial or sensitive topics

Back

Controversial or sensitive topics

Front

What is the purpose of a bread plate?

Back

To hold individual servings of bread or rolls during a meal.

Front

When is it appropriate to start eating at a formal dinner?

Back

When the host or hostess signals to begin