Etiquette

In a business setting, etiquette boils down to be able to present yourself so that you will be taken seriously. This also applies at the dinner table. Some of these are a given, but just in case they're not, here are a few tips on how get through business lunches and dinners:

Napkins:
- Place your napkin on your lap as soon as you sit down. 

- If you have to leave the table during the meal,leave your napkin on your chair or to the

right of your plate.

- Do not use your napkin to wipe your face (or nose!). Use it to gently dab at your mouth.

Utensils:

- Use utensils from the outside - in. 

- The"rest"position for your utensils is crossed on your plate, with the fork tines pointing down. - - This tells the waiter that you are not finished. 

- Never leave the spoon in the cup or soup bowl after using it. Put it on the saucer.

Passing Items:
- If you are asked to pass something,(e.g.salt and pepper,rolls),don't use it/take some
first before passing (unless the person requesting it invites you to).

Eating:
- If soup is too hot, wait for it to cool before eating. Don't blow on it.

- Break off small pieces of bread or roll and butter and eat a piece at a time.

- When eating meat, cut and eat one piece at a time.

Let's eat!