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Category Archives: Dining Etiquette
Tipping Bartenders
Whether you are socializing at the bar or waiting for a table, the bartender should be tipped between 15 and 20 percent of the bar tab. Please don’t forget to tip the bartender if your tab is transfered to your … Continue reading
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Difficult Foods – Mussels
Mussels are only considered difficult to eat when served in the their shells. If you follow these simple guidelines, you may not find them to be a difficult food. 1. Holding the mussel shell with one hand, remove the mussel … Continue reading
Chinese Dining Etiquette – Slurping and Burping
From a very young age, American children are taught not to make noises such as slurping or burping at the table while dining. In the Chinese culture, these sounds are considered compliments to the host when made while dining. For … Continue reading
How To Eat Corn on the Cob
Corn on the cob should only be served at casual dining settings. Corn served at a formal setting should always be cut off the cob in the kitchen before serving. To eat corn on the cob: 1. Butter and season … Continue reading
Chopsticks
The Chinese dine with chopsticks rather than forks and knives. if you are planning a trip to China, you should practice your chopstick skills before traveling. This is especially important for anyone who is traveling on business and will be … Continue reading
How To Eat Cherry Tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes are eaten with the fingers unless they are being served in a salad or are included in the preparation of a dish. 1. Select a cherry tomato small enough to fit in your mouth in one bite. 2. … Continue reading
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When the Main Course Arrives Too Early
When dining at a casual restaurant, the main course will occasionally arrive before you and other diners have completed the soup or salad course. Rather than shifting plates around to find room on the table for both courses, simply ask … Continue reading
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Toothpicks
Toothpicks were invented to aid in the removal of food stuck in between your teeth. Toothpicks should be used in private and should never be used at the dinner table. If you have food stuck in your teeth, excuse yourself … Continue reading
Serving Snacks in a Serving Bowl
It’s very common to see snacks, such as pretzels or chips, casually set out in large serving bowls at a social gathering, meeting, or in the employee lounge. When serving snacks in this manner, please include a serving utensil so … Continue reading
The Teaspoon
The teaspoon should be brought to the table with the tea or coffee cup after the meal is completed and the table has been cleared of the main course. The teaspoon should never be placed on the table with the … Continue reading
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