Dining Etiquette

When you have finished eating, place your napkin in the centre of your plate.

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If your fork falls on the floor, apologise to everyone at the table, pick it up, clean it properly with your napkin, and continue using it.

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You should always pass both the salt and pepper even if only one is asked for.

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You should excuse yourself if you must leave the table during a meal.

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It is okay for you to burp throughout the meal as long as you say, “Excuse me,” every time you do so.

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Always use the bread plate to your left.

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Sit up straight and keep your elbows off the table, especially when you are eating.

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Your water glass is located toward the right of your plate.

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In order to signal to the waiter that you have finished your meal, place the fork and knife back on the table where they were before.

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If there are two forks on the table, you should start using the fork nearest to your plate first.

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