Sunday, 27 July 2014

Fundamentals Of Dining Rules And Etiquette Guide

By Imelda Reid


Many times you find yourself having your meals in a fine dining or a formal place where all etiquette and good manners should apply. It is for this reason that one needs to learn about the best way to carry oneself at such times. With a few basic tips on dining rules and etiquette guide, you will find yourself fit for such events and you will be able to enjoy the moments.

In most cases, people are invited for such events, whether formal dinner or family dinner. It is at this point that one should find out about the dress code of the event. If there is no specific code, it is important to know that the common dress code for dinner is dress for ladies and nice suit for men. This is the first tip to note.

The host always has arrangements for the entire guests invited. This will most of the times include the seating arrangement. It is at this point that a person should find out if there is a seat reserved for them. This will be done before seating down. Also remember that a guest should wait for the host to usher them to the seats and if you are the host, you should usher the guests to the seats.

There is a setting that is done on the table for the cutlery and utensils that will be used to serve the food.this includes a tables napkin which is to be used to wipe the mouth in case there is need. The first thing to do when you sit down is to pick the napkin and place it on your lap. When leaving the table for a while, it is advisable to place the napkin on side plate and not at the table or on the chair.

From the setting on the table, one should pick the cutlery starting from the ones on the furthest end going inside. This is because the meals are served in that order. Knowing this will help you know what to use to eat the food that is being served. There is always a side plate for you to place the bones and any other food item that you do not need on your plate.

More about use of cutlery can be learned in various ways. You can get some books on such topics or you can join some classes or you can also opt for internet whereby you will learn much more about the use of the cutlery. This will make you perfect especially if you put what you learn into practice. You will be able to know how to use what has been set on the table in formal events.

There is also much to be learned about beverages and wines. In most of the tables there will be two glasses and it is important to know their uses. This can also be learned from the etiquette books or the internet. You will also get to learn about conversations and even how to eat at the table.

The lessons will help you be at ease each time you are invited for dinner or formal meetings. It will also open your mind on how to host guests for formal dinner and meetings. There is no good feeling as being at ease with your manners because they are good and acceptable.




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