2007 Dining In 2007 Dining In IG BriefIG Brief

Cadet Major Derek GottliebCadet Major Derek Gottlieb

OverviewOverview

Dress and AppearanceDress and Appearance ArrivingArriving SocializingSocializing EatingEating

Dress and AppearanceDress and Appearance

Cadets will wear the Mess Dress or the Cadets will wear the Mess Dress or the Semi Formal Dress Uniform (aka Super Semi Formal Dress Uniform (aka Super Blues)Blues)

Cadets DO NOT wear covers in either Cadets DO NOT wear covers in either uniformuniform

All grooming standards still applyAll grooming standards still apply Shave, Hair, jewelry, etc.Shave, Hair, jewelry, etc. Exception: Females may style hair in an “up Exception: Females may style hair in an “up

do” (hair still needs to be above collar)do” (hair still needs to be above collar)

Dress and AppearanceDress and Appearance

Cadets wearing Mess DressCadets wearing Mess Dress Do not wear fourragereDo not wear fourragere Females, the cummerbund pleats will Females, the cummerbund pleats will

face up (just like the males wear it)face up (just like the males wear it)

Dress and AppearanceDress and Appearance

Dress and AppearanceDress and Appearance

GuestsGuests Civilians should be dressed in the civilian Civilians should be dressed in the civilian

equivalent to what you’re wearingequivalent to what you’re wearing Mess dress equivalent = tuxedo or formal gownMess dress equivalent = tuxedo or formal gown Super Blues equivalent = suit or semi-formal dressSuper Blues equivalent = suit or semi-formal dress

Other Military Service will wear equivalent Other Military Service will wear equivalent uniform from their serviceuniform from their service

Mess Dress = Mess DressMess Dress = Mess Dress Semi-Formal Dress Uniform = Semi-Formal Dress Semi-Formal Dress Uniform = Semi-Formal Dress

UniformUniform Cadets from other detachments may wear civilian Cadets from other detachments may wear civilian

clothes instead of a uniform clothes instead of a uniform (AROTCI 36-2008 4.1.4.2.(AROTCI 36-2008 4.1.4.2.

ArrivingArriving

Saluting and Place of HonorSaluting and Place of Honor You will STILL salute officers when outdoors You will STILL salute officers when outdoors

(even though you aren’t wearing a cover)(even though you aren’t wearing a cover) When outside, cadets will be on the right side When outside, cadets will be on the right side

of their date so they can saluteof their date so they can salute If both are cadets, both will saluteIf both are cadets, both will salute

Once inside, male cadets will be on the left Once inside, male cadets will be on the left side and allow for their date to be in the place side and allow for their date to be in the place of honor on the rightof honor on the right

Exception for two cadets, the higher ranking cadet is Exception for two cadets, the higher ranking cadet is on the righton the right

ArrivingArriving

Public Display of AffectionPublic Display of Affection DON’T DO ITDON’T DO IT This includes: Holding hands, Kissing, This includes: Holding hands, Kissing,

Hugging, arm over the date’s shoulderHugging, arm over the date’s shoulder Gentlemen have arm horizontally across Gentlemen have arm horizontally across

and close to his body. The lady holds the and close to his body. The lady holds the upper part of his arm.upper part of his arm.

SocializingSocializing

Introducing Your Date Introducing Your Date Introduce your date to the commander and Introduce your date to the commander and

other members of the cadreother members of the cadre Example: “Good Evening Colonel, I’d like you Example: “Good Evening Colonel, I’d like you

to meet my girlfriend. This is Susie”to meet my girlfriend. This is Susie” Ladies should no longer be holding her dates Ladies should no longer be holding her dates

armarm Shaking HandsShaking Hands

Gentlemen, do not extend your hand to a ladyGentlemen, do not extend your hand to a lady It is proper for the lady to extend her hand, IF It is proper for the lady to extend her hand, IF

she wants to shake yoursshe wants to shake yours Be sure to inform your dates about thisBe sure to inform your dates about this

SocializingSocializing

Do not talk shop (this means, don’t Do not talk shop (this means, don’t talk about ROTC)talk about ROTC)

Bring a coin, if you are coin Bring a coin, if you are coin challenged, you may have a large bill challenged, you may have a large bill if you don’t have a coinif you don’t have a coin

Keep voice to a reasonable volume Keep voice to a reasonable volume level (no yelling)level (no yelling)

In the Banquet RoomIn the Banquet Room

Sitting and StandingSitting and Standing Do not sit until the head table sitsDo not sit until the head table sits Gentlemen always help the lady to be seatedGentlemen always help the lady to be seated If a lady from your table stands, all gentlemen should If a lady from your table stands, all gentlemen should

standstand When she returns, stand again until she is seatedWhen she returns, stand again until she is seatedSocializeSocialize Talk to the other people at your tableTalk to the other people at your table Keep conversations within good taste and within a Keep conversations within good taste and within a

reasonable volume (no yelling)reasonable volume (no yelling)UniformUniform Do not remove your jacket unless the commander Do not remove your jacket unless the commander

doesdoes

EatingEating

Before EatingBefore Eating Put your napkin in your lapPut your napkin in your lap Wait until the head table starts to eatWait until the head table starts to eat Wait until everyone at your table has food Wait until everyone at your table has food

before you startbefore you startPlacementPlacement Always use utensils from the outside and Always use utensils from the outside and

move inwardsmove inwards Pass salt and pepper together and place Pass salt and pepper together and place

them together in front of person requesting them together in front of person requesting

EatingEating

While Eating:While Eating: Lean forward while eating so if anything falls it will fall on Lean forward while eating so if anything falls it will fall on

your plate.your plate. Chew with your mouth closedChew with your mouth closed Wipe your mouth with a napkin before taking a drink.Wipe your mouth with a napkin before taking a drink. Don’t take too large of a bite, don’t talk with your mouth Don’t take too large of a bite, don’t talk with your mouth

full of food.full of food. Skim the top of soup and sip it from the side of the spoon.Skim the top of soup and sip it from the side of the spoon. Inedible items should be taken out of mouth the same way Inedible items should be taken out of mouth the same way

they were put in.they were put in. Put finger foods on bread plate (break off pieces of your roll Put finger foods on bread plate (break off pieces of your roll

with your fingers prior to sticking them in your mouth—with your fingers prior to sticking them in your mouth—when you’ve broken a piece off you may apply butter if you when you’ve broken a piece off you may apply butter if you so desire)so desire)

EatingEating

When Finished:When Finished: When finished lay your napkin on the left side of When finished lay your napkin on the left side of

your place.your place. Leave your plate with the fork and knife crossed. Leave your plate with the fork and knife crossed.

The fork’s tins should be down.The fork’s tins should be down. When done with a course, place dirty silverware When done with a course, place dirty silverware

crossed sideways on the plate.crossed sideways on the plate.

EatingEating

MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Don’t wipe lips, pat them.Don’t wipe lips, pat them. Ignore silverware that falls on the ground.Ignore silverware that falls on the ground. Pass all serving dishes in the same direction.Pass all serving dishes in the same direction. Excuse yourself to take care of personal grooming Excuse yourself to take care of personal grooming

(restroom). (restroom). Keep free hand on lap or wrist on side of table.Keep free hand on lap or wrist on side of table. Drink responsibly and legally.Drink responsibly and legally. No lewd dancingNo lewd dancing

EatingEating

USE COMMON SENSE. USE COMMON SENSE. Don’t gesture with silverwareDon’t gesture with silverware Don’t push your plate away and lean back when Don’t push your plate away and lean back when

finishedfinished Don’t place purses on the table.Don’t place purses on the table. Don’t wipe mouth while holding silverware.Don’t wipe mouth while holding silverware.

SummarySummary

Dress and AppearanceDress and Appearance ArrivingArriving SocializingSocializing EatingEating