© by Kariëlle Samstad
How many times have we gone to a restaurant with friends or co-workers and noticed unpleasant habits while they eat? Maybe blowing their nose, rudeness towards the waiter, or we just have to look at another direction while they chew.
But, are we aware of our habits at the table? Are we pleasant to be around while we eat?
There are basic etiquette rules we must follow at the table:
Do Not:
1) Do not announce your need to go to the restroom. Nobody needs to know that while eating. Just excuse yourself and go.
2) Do not complain about the Food or service. Complaining in front of others will not solve anything and it will make you look very bad. If you have a complaint, excuse yourself and talk directly to the manager.
3) Do not do any grooming at the table. Touching your head, putting makeup on your face or getting food out of your teeth looks very bad. Instead, excuse yourself and go to the restroom.
4) Do not reach across the table to get something. Instead, ask the person near the object you need to pass it to you.
5) Do not chew with your mouth open. Be aware you have food in your mouth and do not open it to talk or to chew. Have small bites at a time so you can carry a conversation easily.
Do:
1) Keep the right posture at the table. Your back must be straight all the time and your elbows and arms on your sides.
2) If there is a buffet, try a little of everything without overloading your plate. Keep it simple and organized.
3) Use the utensils the right way. Avoid turning them around while you eat and never, under any circumstances, eat your food with a knife. Use the fork or the spoon accordingly.
4) Use your fingers to remove strange objects from your mouth and put them on the edge of the plate. Never spit them on the napkin or on the plate.
5) Take your medicine discreetly. Make a smooth move so nobody knows you are taking any medicine.
And always remember, a popular person and pleasant to be around is a good listener. Give your undivided attention to the person who is talking and always be tactful and considerate to everybody’s feelings. Follow the golden rule: think before you speak.
Following basic etiquette rules takes us a long way in our relationship with others. It speaks well about us and opens the door for others to trust us in all areas of our life.
It is worth trying. The benefits are endless.
Kariëlle Samstad
URL: http://www.practicaletiquette.com
RSS: http://www.practicaletiquette.com/etiquette.xml
Blog RSS: http://practicaletiquette.blogspot.com/atom.xml
Copyright © 2002-2005 by Kariëlle Samstad and Lanval, Corp. All Rights Reserved.
How many times have we gone to a restaurant with friends or co-workers and noticed unpleasant habits while they eat? Maybe blowing their nose, rudeness towards the waiter, or we just have to look at another direction while they chew.
But, are we aware of our habits at the table? Are we pleasant to be around while we eat?
There are basic etiquette rules we must follow at the table:
Do Not:
1) Do not announce your need to go to the restroom. Nobody needs to know that while eating. Just excuse yourself and go.
2) Do not complain about the Food or service. Complaining in front of others will not solve anything and it will make you look very bad. If you have a complaint, excuse yourself and talk directly to the manager.
3) Do not do any grooming at the table. Touching your head, putting makeup on your face or getting food out of your teeth looks very bad. Instead, excuse yourself and go to the restroom.
4) Do not reach across the table to get something. Instead, ask the person near the object you need to pass it to you.
5) Do not chew with your mouth open. Be aware you have food in your mouth and do not open it to talk or to chew. Have small bites at a time so you can carry a conversation easily.
Do:
1) Keep the right posture at the table. Your back must be straight all the time and your elbows and arms on your sides.
2) If there is a buffet, try a little of everything without overloading your plate. Keep it simple and organized.
3) Use the utensils the right way. Avoid turning them around while you eat and never, under any circumstances, eat your food with a knife. Use the fork or the spoon accordingly.
4) Use your fingers to remove strange objects from your mouth and put them on the edge of the plate. Never spit them on the napkin or on the plate.
5) Take your medicine discreetly. Make a smooth move so nobody knows you are taking any medicine.
And always remember, a popular person and pleasant to be around is a good listener. Give your undivided attention to the person who is talking and always be tactful and considerate to everybody’s feelings. Follow the golden rule: think before you speak.
Following basic etiquette rules takes us a long way in our relationship with others. It speaks well about us and opens the door for others to trust us in all areas of our life.
It is worth trying. The benefits are endless.
Kariëlle Samstad
URL: http://www.practicaletiquette.com
RSS: http://www.practicaletiquette.com/etiquette.xml
Blog RSS: http://practicaletiquette.blogspot.com/atom.xml
Copyright © 2002-2005 by Kariëlle Samstad and Lanval, Corp. All Rights Reserved.
