Eating etiquette

Eating in public might be one of the most common activities which should be followed by etiquette‘s. Usually we learn from a young age, how to behave while eating.

Now what are some basic principles of eating etiquette:

• Sit straight on your chair

• Do not chew with your mouth open

• Do not make munching noises

• Do not let gasses escape, this includes burping and farting

• Do not lean on the table with your elbows

• Taste your food before you use salt and/or pepper

• At a business dinner taking pictures of the food is not done

• Ladies first while taking orders and serving

• Eat at same pace as rest of the table

• The ‘host’ of the table receives the check for payment as quietly as possible

• Respect the wishes of the ‘host’ first

• Food is served from the left side of the guest(except soup)

• Empty plates are taken from the right side

• A napkin should be in your lap while eating

Many of these etiquette‘s will already be known by you and implemented at your business.

Personal note:

The principles of eating etiquette are quite simple. Of course having dinner with friends at home or a business lunch in a restaurant are 2 completely different things and require a different approach. You will know best what is proper behavior if you use common sense.

Sincerely,

Den The Man