Dining Etiquette

The bill arrived ten minutes ago and your host

has ignored it. To save face, you should pay it.

• True

• False

The person on your left is taking bread from

the bread plate on your left. You should

• discreetly ask for your bread back.

• eat from the bread plate on your right.

• tell yourself that you don’t need the bread.

• ask the server for another roll - to be placed

  on the side of your dinner plate.

Your guest is late. It is appropriate for you to

• call after 30 minutes - it’s o.k. to leave after 45.

• call after 15 minutes - it’s o.k. to leave after 30.

• call after 30 minutes - it’s o.k. to leave after 60.

Something is stuck in your teeth. You should

• discreetly remove it with your knife.

• excuse yourself from the table, then pick your teeth in private.

• discreetly ask your server for a toothpick, then raise your napkin as you remove the food.

You are a junior executive at a social function

and meet the CEO of an important corporation.

It is appropriate to offer your business card after

a cordial conversation with him/her.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an appropriate way to use a napkin? 

• Put the napkin on your chair when leaving your seat.
• Using the napkin to wipe your lips.
• Placing the napkin in your lap as soon as you sit down.
• Snapping open the napkin.

Which of the following is INAPPROPRIATE when ordering in a restaurant? 

• Closing the menu to signal you are ready to order.
• Asking the cost of daily specials if you are interested in any.
• Telling the server if your table needs more time.
• Ordering unfamiliar food because it is adventurous.

Where do you place your napkin when you are done eating?

• On the left side of the plate

• On the right side of the plate

• Under your foot

• On your glass