TEAM-3

DINING ETIQUETTE

21AD01-Abishek J
21AD07-Dharshini Maragatham R
21AD13-Hariesh Kumar T
21AD40-Swetha Gowri K
21AD45-Vishwa V
Reception

•Keep at least one hand free. 

•Always better to stand and greet.

•Make good eye contact.   

• Offer your contact information

ARRIVAL
•Arrive on time

•Do not place any belongings on the

table.

•Have proper posture and keep elbows

off the table. 

•Wait 15 minutes before calling to

check on the arrival status of your
dinner partners.
TABLE SETTING
•Do not talk while having food in
your mouth
•Set the utensils on your plate
•Place your napkin on your lap.
•Napkin - Left of plate or on your
chair - Signal
ORDERING AND BEING
SERVED

•Do not order the most expensive

item

•Avoid ordering items that are

messy or difficult to eat.

•Wait until everyone is served.

DURING THE MEAL
• Eat slowly and cut only a few small
bites
• Chew with your mouth closed
• Pass salt and pepper together, one in
each hand
• Taste your food before seasoning it.
Social Hour
• Do not use excessive amounts of
sweeteners

• Bread should be eaten by tearing it

into small pieces

• Gently stir your soup

• Do not have to clean your plate.

 WHEN YOU HAVE
FINISHED
• Leave your plates in the same position

• Lay you fork and knife diagonally across the

plate, means in X shape.

• The person who initiates the meal generally

pays and tips appropriately

• Always remember to thank your host.