Etiquette Dinner 2024

Which side of the chest should you display your name tag?

• Right

• Left

• Either right or left

What should I do with my napkin if I need to excuse myself from the table?

• Place it on the table

• Place it under my plate

• Place it on the back of my chair, loosely folded

• Place it in my seat

What should I do with my cell phone during professional dining?

• Silence your phone and leave it on the table face up

• Turn it on silent/vibrate and leave it in your pocket or purse

• Turn it on silent/vibrate and place it in your lap

• Silence your phone and leave it on the table face down

Where do I start with my utensils?

• Start from the outside and work your way in

• Use every other utensil

• There's no set way, whichever feels most comfortable!

• Start from the inside and work your way out

How quickly should I eat my meal?

• Quite slow, enjoy the experience!

• As quickly as possible, there are several dishes to get through

• You want to try to be the 2nd person to finish eating at your table

• Pace yourself; you want to try to finish when the group does

If I drop a piece of silverware on the floor, what should I do?

• Pick it up and place it back in your table setting

• Leave it on the floor to reduce risk of contamination

The server has brought your food, but other guests at the table are still waiting. What do you do?

• A few bits to hold you over won't hurt!

• If the majority of the table has their meal, you may begin eating

• Wait until everyone at the table has been served to begin eating

• Begin eating your dish while it's still hot