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WHY ARE TABLE MANNERS IMPORTANT?
WHY ARE TABLE MANNERS IMPORTANT?
SELF-MASTERY
SELF-MASTERY
Eating with others is not just about satisfying your hunger. It is a SOCIAL ACTIVITY that requires polite behavior so everyone can have an overall positive experience.
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
What do your table manners say about you? How do you assert your needs to others at the table? To those serving your table? What are appropriate topics of conversation?
SOCIAL AWARENESS
SOCIAL AWARENESS
As with everything you have practiced so far, it always comes down to kindness, consideration and respect for others. You never know who you might have the chance to dine with in the future, but anyone you sit down and have a meal with deserves these, at the very least.
RESPONSIBLE CHOICE
RESPONSIBLE CHOICE
Consider the consequences of being rude and inappropriate at the table:
You are unlikely to be invited to a meal again
Embarrassment for yourself and your family
Making everyone at the table have an unpleasant experience
Burning bridges for possible important relationships in the future
CASUAL TABLE SETTING
CASUAL TABLE SETTING
For casual lunch or dinners at home
For casual lunch or dinners at home
INFORMAL TABLE SETTING
INFORMAL TABLE SETTING
For Luncheons, Semi-formal Weddings or Events
For Luncheons, Semi-formal Weddings or Events
*This will likely be the table setting for our Winter Ball, without the wine glass and the soup spoon.
*This will likely be the table setting for our Winter Ball, without the wine glass and the soup spoon.
FORMAL TABLE SETTING
FORMAL TABLE SETTING
For Formal Weddings and Black Tie Events
For Formal Weddings and Black Tie Events
[ DON'T FORGET! ]
[ DON'T FORGET! ]
Place your napkin on your lap if the server does not do it for you.
Place your napkin on your lap if the server does not do it for you.
Wait for everyone to be served first before you begin to eat.
Wait for everyone to be served first before you begin to eat.
Use the appropriate flatware by working your way from the outside in, towards your plate.
Use the appropriate flatware by working your way from the outside in, towards your plate.
Take small bites and swallow your food before speaking.
Take small bites and swallow your food before speaking.
Chew your food SILENTLY, with your mouth closed.
Chew your food SILENTLY, with your mouth closed.
Excuse yourself from the table and walk away if you need to burp, pick your teeth, etc.
Excuse yourself from the table and walk away if you need to burp, pick your teeth, etc.
Position flatware together on your plate to indicate to your server that you are done.
Position flatware together on your plate to indicate to your server that you are done.
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