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When It’s More Than Burgers Dining Etiquette At Its Best! . 1. A host/hostess is:. a person who parks the car for you. a person who takes your order. a person who greets and seats you. a person who hangs up your coat for you. 2. A server is:. a person who parks the car for you
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1. A host/hostess is: • a person who parks the car for you. • a person who takes your order. • a person who greets and seats you. • a person who hangs up your coat for you.
2. A server is: • a person who parks the car for you • a person who takes your order. • a person who hangs up your coat for you. • a person who greets and seats you.
3. Food is passed: • clockwise • counter clockwise • across the table • it doesn’t matter
4. An entrée is: • The first course • The dessert • The course after escargot • The main course 5. What is a’ la carte?
Table Etiquette • Courtesy shown by good manners
Table manners have one purpose – to make eating a pleasant experience for everyone at the table.
Good Manners 1. More comfortable in a social situations. Examples of etiquette: Hat off indoors and/or at the table; No double-dipping; follow the lead of your host or hostess; say “please” and “thank-you” • Asset in the working world. Examples include: business transactions and employment opportunies.
Reservations • Call ahead of time to reserve a table. • Give your name, number of people in your party and the time you plan to arrive.
Restaurant Etiquette • Involves same good manners that may be used else where. • Late or deciding not-to-go, you must call and cancel reservation.
3. Paying separately – tells server before ordering • Be considerate and patient, server may be serving # of people at the same time.
Tips • Extra money given to the server on appreciation for good service. • Average 15-20% • Buffet style 10% (server fills water glasses, brings beverages and clears table) • Coffee shops • Tips for just a beverage is no less than $.25 • 15% for a meal, at least $.50 (which ever is greater)
6. The tip on a $70.00 meal is: • $10.50 • $12.50 • $5.75 • $7.00
Typical Table Setting Bread-and-butter plate (knife) Water Glass Napkin – placed on lap during dinner Cup and Saucer Silverware – can consist of salad fork, dinner fork, dessert fork, dinner knife, teaspoon, soup spoon and cocktail fork
A. NapkinB. Service PlateC. Soup BowlD. Butter Plate/Butter Knife or Salad PlateE. Water GlassF. White WineG. Red Wine H. Fish ForkI. Dinner ForkJ. Salad ForkK. Service KnifeL. Fish KnifeM. Soup SpoonN. Dessert Fork/Spoon How to set a Table
Dinner Plates Meats Vegetables Salad Relishes & Condiments Rolls Napkins Flatware Glasses Buffet Style