Dining Etiquette for Students session one A.3

What should you do if you are unsure where to sit when you arrive at a dining event?

• Sit at the nearest available seat

• Wait for the host to show you where to sit

• Choose the seat at the head of the table

• Ask another guest to pick a seat for you

When is it polite to sit down at a dining table?

• As soon as you enter the room

• After the host has taken their seat

• Before the host arrives

• When the food is served

Where is it appropriate to place your bag or backpack during a meal?

• On the table

• On an empty chair

• On the floor near your chair or behind your back

• In the center of the table

If you arrive before the host, what is the best course of action?

• Sit down immediately

• Wait for the host to arrive and sit first

• Start eating

• Rearrange the seating

What is the main reason for waiting for the host to sit before you do?

• To get the best seat

• It is a sign of respect and politeness

• To start eating early

• To avoid confusion

If you are at a restaurant and the server is busy, what should you do?

• Seat yourself

• Wait patiently for the server to guide you

• Ask another guest to seat you

• Leave the restaurant

Why is it important not to rush to sit down at a dining event?

• To avoid wrinkling your clothes

• To show respect for the host and proper etiquette

• To get the best seat

• To start eating early