Table Manners

What is the correct way to set the table for a meal?

• Place the dinner plate on the right side, with the napkin underneath. Place the fork on the left side of the plate and the knife and spoon on the right side. The water glass should be placed below the knife.

• Place the dinner plate on the left side, with the napkin underneath. Place the fork on the right side of the plate and the knife and spoon on the left side. The water glass should be placed below the knife.

• Place the dinner plate in the center, with the napkin on top. Place the fork on the left side of the plate and the knife and spoon on the right side. The water glass should be placed above the knife.

• Place the dinner plate in the center, with the napkin underneath. Place the fork on the right side of the plate and the knife and spoon on the left side. The water glass should be placed below the knife.

Which hand should you hold your utensils in while eating?

• left hand

• non-dominant hand

• dominant hand

• right hand

What is the proper way to use a napkin during a meal?

• Fold it into a paper airplane and throw it across the room.

• Use it as a hat.

• Tear it into small pieces and scatter them on the table.

• Place it on your lap.

When passing food to someone, what direction should you pass it?

• left

• up

• down

• right

Why is it important to chew with your mouth closed?

• To prevent food from falling out of your mouth

• To avoid making loud chewing noises

• To be polite and respectful

• To keep your teeth clean

What are the essential items to include when setting the table?

• cups, bowls, tablecloth, coasters

• forks, knives, spoons, table runner

• plates, glasses, silverware, napkins, placemats

• mugs, saucers, table napkins, centerpieces

What is the correct order of utensils from the outside in?

• Dinner Knife, Fork, Soup Spoon, Salad Fork, Dessert Spoon

• Soup Spoon, Salad Fork, Dinner Knife, Dessert Spoon, Fork

• Salad Fork, Dinner Knife, Soup Spoon, Dessert Spoon, Fork

• Fork, Dinner Knife, Soup Spoon, Salad Fork, Dessert Spoon

How should you politely decline a dish that you don't want to eat?

• No, thank you

• I'm not hungry

• I don't like that

• I'll pass

What should you do if you accidentally drop a utensil on the floor during a meal?

• Ignore the utensil and continue with the meal.

• Pick up the utensil and continue with the meal.

• Leave the utensil on the floor and continue with the meal.

• Apologize to everyone at the table and ask for a new utensil.

Why is it considered impolite to talk with food in your mouth?

• Talking with food in your mouth is considered impolite because it can be seen as a sign of arrogance.

• Talking with food in your mouth is considered impolite because it can lead to choking hazards.

• Talking with food in your mouth is considered impolite because it can cause bad breath and offensive odors.

• Talking with food in your mouth is considered impolite because it can be seen as disrespectful and unhygienic.