Table Manners Flashcard

Front

What should you do with your napkin when you sit down?

Back

Drape it across your lap

Front

What should you do with your phone during a meal?

Back

Put it on silent and keep it in your pocket or purse

Front

How should you sit at the table?

Back

Sit up straight and be engaged

Front

What should you do with bread before a meal?

Back

Take a small piece and butter it.

Front

When should you start eating? Options: As soon as your food arrives, After everyone has been served, Before everyone has been served, Whenever you feel like it

Back

After everyone has been served

Front

How should you ask for something on the table?

Back

Politely ask someone to pass it to you

Front

How should you cut your food? Options: Cut up the whole meal at once, Cut one piece at a time as you eat, Use your hands to tear it apart, Ask someone else to cut it for you

Back

Cut one piece at a time as you eat

Front

What should you do while chewing your food?

Back

Chew with your mouth closed.

Front

What should you do during a dinner conversation?

Back

Converse with the people you're eating with

Front

What should you do if you don't like the food?

Back

Cut it up and move it around to make it look like you ate some.