Mastering Table Manners

What is the first thing you should do when sitting at a dining table?

• Ask for the menu.

• Check your phone for messages.

• Start eating immediately.

• Place your napkin on your lap.

Which utensil do you use for soup?

• fork and knife

• plate and cup

• bowl and spoon

• chopsticks and bowl

How should a formal dining table be set up?

• A formal dining table should be set with a tablecloth, dinner plate, salad plate, forks on the left, knife and spoon on the right, glasses above the knife, and napkins either on the plate or to the left.

• Glasses should be placed directly on the table without any setting.

• Forks should be placed on the right side of the plate.

• A formal dining table should have only a table runner and no plates.

What is a polite topic to discuss during dinner?

• Politics and current events

• Personal finances

• Controversial opinions

• Travel experiences

How do you properly hold a fork and knife while eating?

• Hold the fork in both hands and the knife in your mouth.

• Use the knife to eat and the fork to cut food.

• Hold the fork in your dominant hand and the knife in the other hand, but do not use them.

• Hold the knife in your dominant hand and the fork in the other hand, using the knife to cut and the fork to hold food.

What should you do if you accidentally drop your utensil?

• Use a different utensil without checking.

• Leave it on the floor and continue eating.

• Pick it up and check if it's clean or dirty.

• Ignore it and hope someone else picks it up.

Is it okay to reach across the table for food?

• It's always acceptable to reach across the table.

• You should always ask for permission before reaching for food.

• Reaching across the table is encouraged in all dining situations.

• It depends on the setting; it's often considered impolite in formal situations.

What is the correct way to pass food to someone?

• Throw the food across the table.

• Pass the food with one hand while looking away.

• Hand the food without making any eye contact.

• Pass the food with both hands, ensuring stability and making eye contact.

How should you chew your food at the table?

• Swallow food whole without chewing.

• Chew loudly and take large bites.

• Chew with your mouth closed and take small bites.

• Talk with your mouth full while eating.

Why is it important to respect personal space while dining?

• It encourages guests to leave the table quickly.

• It is important to respect personal space while dining to ensure comfort and a positive dining experience.

• It allows for more food to be shared among diners.

• It helps to create a louder dining atmosphere.