When It’s More Than Burgers

Dining Etiquette At Its Best!

1. A host/hostess is:

A. a person who parks the car for you.

B. a person who takes your order.

C. a person who greets and seats you.

D. a person who hangs up your coat for you.

2. A server is:

A. a person who parks the car for you

B. a person who takes your order.

C. a person who hangs up your coat for you.

D. a person who greets and seats you.

3. Food is passed:

A. clockwise

B. counter clockwise

C. across the table

D. it doesn’t matter

4. An entrée is:

A. The first course

B. The dessert

C. The course after escargot

D. The main course

5. What is a’ la carte?

Table Etiquette

Courtesy shown by good manners

Table manners have one purpose – to make eating a pleasant experience for everyone at the table.

Good Manners

1. More comfortable in a social situations.Examples of etiquette: Hat off indoors

and/or at the table; No double-dipping; follow the lead of your host or hostess; say “please” and “thank-you”

2. Asset in the working world. Examples include: business transactions

and employment opportunies.

Reservations

Call ahead of time to reserve a table.

Give your name, number of people in your party and the time you plan to arrive.

Restaurant Etiquette

1. Involves same good manners that may be used else where.

2. Late or deciding not-to-go, you must call and cancel reservation.

3. Paying separately – tells server before ordering

Be considerate and patient, server may be serving # of people at the same time.

Tips

Extra money given to the server on appreciation for good service.

Average 15-20% Buffet style 10% (server fills water glasses,

brings beverages and clears table) Coffee shops

Tips for just a beverage is no less than $.25 15% for a meal, at least $.50 (which ever is

greater)

6. The tip on a $70.00 meal is:

A. $10.50

B. $12.50

C. $5.75

D. $7.00

Typical Table Setting

Water Glass

Cup and Saucer

Bread-and-butter plate (knife)

Silverware – can consist of salad fork, dinner fork, dessert fork, dinner knife, teaspoon, soup spoon and cocktail fork

Napkin – placed on lap during dinner

How to set a Table

A. NapkinB. Service PlateC. Soup BowlD. Butter Plate/Butter Knife    or Salad PlateE. Water GlassF. White WineG. Red Wine  

H. Fish ForkI. Dinner ForkJ. Salad ForkK. Service KnifeL. Fish KnifeM. Soup SpoonN. Dessert Fork/Spoon  

Buffet Style

Dinner Plates Meats Vegetables Salad Relishes &

Condiments Rolls Napkins Flatware Glasses