Dining Etiquette

Where should the bread plate be located in a formal place setting?

• Above the forks, to the left of the dinner plate

• Directly in front of the guest

• On the right side of the place setting

• On the same plate as the salad

What should you do if you drop your fork during a formal dinner?

• Pick it up quickly and continue using it

• Leave it on the floor and ask for a new one

• Ask your neighbor for their fork

• Leave the table to retrieve the fork

If you are unsure which utensil to use at a formal dinner, what should you do?

• Wait and observe what others do

• Use your fingers instead

• Ask the host for clarification

• Use the largest utensil available

What is the correct way to pass food at a formal dinner?

• Pass it to the right

• Pass it to the left

• Slide it across the table to the nearest person

• You should never pass food at a formal dinner

At a formal dinner, when is it appropriate to propose a toast?

• Immediately after sitting down

• After the main course is served

• After the host or the most important guest offers the first toast

• Toasting is not allowed at formal dinners

When using a multi-course formal dining set-up, what is the correct order of courses?

• Dessert, soup, salad, main course

• Salad, soup, main course, dessert

• Main course, dessert, soup, salad

• Soup, main course, dessert, salad

Where should your water glass be placed in a formal place setting?

• Directly to the left of your dinner plate

• Above and to the right of the dinner plate

• To the far left near the bread plate

• On the right side of the dinner plate next to the utensils

If you need to leave the table temporarily, what should you do with your napkin?

• Fold it neatly and place it back on the table

• Place it on the back of your chair

• Leave it on your seat

• Take it with you

In formal dining, how should you butter your bread?

• Butter the entire slice at once

• Tear off a small piece of bread and butter it

• Spread butter on the whole slice and fold it

• Wait for the host to butter their bread first

What is the correct way to eat soup in formal dining?

• Sip directly from the bowl

• Scoop the soup toward you

• Scoop the soup away from you

• Wait until the soup is lukewarm and drink it