Category Archives: Dining Etiquette

Cooling Your Soup

Last night, I was enjoying dinner at a lovely restaurant when I noticed the man at the table adjacent to mine blowing on his soup to cool it.  The man was a little too enthusiastic with his task because he … Continue reading

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Someone Is Using Your Bread Plate – Dining Etiquette

The rules of etiquette are there to make others feel comfortable in social and business settings.  If you are in the presence of someone who breaks an etiquette rule, do not embarrass them by pointing out their mistake.  Instead, use … Continue reading

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Dinner Is Ruined

It can happen very easily.  You might read the recipe incorrectly, become distracted while cooking, or forget to set the timer to remind you to take something out of the oven.  No matter how it happened, ruining a meal when … Continue reading

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Do Not Snap Your Fingers at a Server

If you need to get the attention of your server in a restaurant, try to make eye contact with them to get them to return to your table.  If they are busy, and you’re unable to get eye contact, ask … Continue reading

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Eavesdropping

As tempting as it may be to eavesdrop in the office, a restaurant, or a public space, it’s important to try to tune out the conversations of others. Sometimes it is absolutely impossible to not overhear a conversation, but if … Continue reading

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How To Use A Wedge Of Lemon

If you are served a wedge of lemon to flavor tea, iced tea, fish, or other foods, you may want to squeeze the lemon in the drink or on the food. Gently squeeze the juice of  the lemon on the … Continue reading

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Do Not Wander When Dining Out

While on a date or dining with a group, do not leave your table to wander around the restaurant and visit with others. It’s acceptable to excuse yourself from the table to visit the restroom, but make it a direct … Continue reading

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Spreading Condiments on Your Food

Condiments such as mustard and ketchup should be placed on your plate first.   Then, using a knife, spread the mustard or ketchup on your burger or sandwich. Do not apply a condiment directly on your sandwich from the bottle.

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Don’t Know Which Wine To Order With Dinner?

If you are hosting a dinner and are unfamiliar with the many different types of wine and how to pair them with food, ask the sommelier, if there is one available, for recommendations.   If there is not a sommelier available, … Continue reading

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BBQ – Difficult Foods

I recently attended a pig roast where many different types of barbecued foods, such as ribs, chicken wings, and hot dogs, were served.  My job title of etiquette consultant must have intimidated many of the guests, because when the time … Continue reading

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