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3. http://www.victorianfestival.org/2009/events/tames/Food%20page_files/tablesetting1.jpghttp://www.victorianfestival.org/2009/events/tames/Food%20page_files/tablesetting1.jpg Integrity - Service - Innovation

4. Dining Etiquettefor Business Occasions Trevor Braun Accountant (LIM) Defense Finance and Accounting Service March 21, 2012 Integrity - Service - Innovation

5. http://homedesign.marthastewart.com/2010/11/setting-the-table-for-thanksgiving-other-holidays.htmlhttp://homedesign.marthastewart.com/2010/11/setting-the-table-for-thanksgiving-other-holidays.html Integrity - Service - Innovation

6. Explaining the Importance of Dining Etiquette • The Invitation & Arrival • Decoding the Place Setting • Table Manners (what your mother didn’t teach you) • Styles & Signals • Tips to Remember! • References & Final Remarks Integrity - Service - Innovation

7. I. The Invitation & Arrival • Hosts: • Let guests know purpose • Arrive early • Pre-arrange payment • Greet & introduce guests • Guests: • Be punctual • Be attentive to host • Dress appropriately • Place napkin in lap upon seating Integrity - Service - Innovation

8. II. Decoding the Place Setting • The Napkin • Not a mop • Not a toy • Not a Bib • If dropped, request new • Rests in lap • Place on chair if stepping away • Rest on table after meal • The Breakables • A service plate may be used • Salad plate or soup bowl • Bread plate to the left • Glasses to the right Integrity - Service - Innovation

9. II. Decoding the Place Setting (II) • You may be faced with a variety of utensils… • Assume proper layout • Start on the outside and work inwards • Dessert utensils horizontal across top Integrity - Service - Innovation

10. II. Decoding the (Formal) Place Setting http://www.elementofelegance.com/the-formal-table-setting Integrity - Service - Innovation

11. II. Decoding the (Informal) Place Setting http://www.elementofelegance.com/the-formal-table-setting Integrity - Service - Innovation

12. Table Manners • Follow the lead of the host • Order alcohol with caution • Order mid-priced items • Nothing new • Nothing sloppy • If served… • Simultaneously, begin once host has • Separately, upon host’s insistence • Always pass to your right • Used utensils should never touch the table • Do not season your food before tasting • Pass salt & pepper together Integrity - Service - Innovation

13. But wait… there’s more! • Discard inedible bits the way they arrived • If unsightly, head to restroom • If there is bread… • Tear off a slice • Do not cut rolls in half • Butter your plate, not your bread • Butter individual bites • Manage your pace to match host • When eating soup… • Push spoon away • You can tilt! Integrity - Service - Innovation

14. Styles & Signals Your plate and silverware as signals: “May I please have some more?” “I’m stepping away for a moment.” Enjoying casual conversation “I’m done. Please take my plate.” “Dinner was delicious. Thank you.” Integrity - Service - Innovation

15. Styles & Signals (II) • American Style: • Favors right-handed • Food cut with fork in left hand • Fork brought to mouth with right • No assistance with awkward foods • Continental Style • Fork stays in left hand • Knife never leaves right hand • Either methods are acceptable http://www.chainecalgary.ca/etiquette.htm Integrity - Service - Innovation

16. Tips to Remember! • Arrive on Time • Napkin in lap upon seating • Order Appropriately • Don’t begin eating until signaled • Utensils from outside inwards • Tear off bread and butter individual bites • Used utensils are never placed on table • Silverware as signals • Napkin besides plate after meal • Thank your gracious host Integrity - Service - Innovation

17. Resources Interested in finding out more? http://www.etiquettescholar.com/ http://www.cuisinenet.com/digest/ http://english10patterson.phoenix.wikispaces.net/10B+VRP+Alex Integrity - Service - Innovation