Etiquette Foundations for Success book Page: 355

ICEBREAKER 1.You are given M&Ms on a plate. 2. You must eat the M&Ms on a plate with your fork

Reflection How do you usually eat M&Ms? How did you feel as you tried to eat your M&Ms with a fork? What foods do you eat one way in public, but eat another way at home?

Introduction  What is Etiquette?  What you will Learn  Key Terms

What you will Learn I will know the proper etiquette for various events

Key Terms Protocol: A code of precedence in rank and status and of correct procedures in ceremonies; a form of etiquette observed in ceremonies; combination of good manners and common sense that allows for effective communications. Receiving line: A group of people, including the host and honored guest, who stand in line and individually welcome guests attending a function, at a formal reception. Repast: A supply of food and drink served as a meal. Sorbet: A fruit-flavored ice served for dessert or in between courses as a palate refresher. Stag: Unaccompanied by someone of the opposite sex; traditionally, a man who attends a social affair without escort of a woman. Stilted: Stiffly or artificially dignified or formal; pompous; lofty Tines: Slender pointed parts of a fork; prongs

Key Terms Comradeship: Companionship Curtly: Rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner Dining-in: A formal military dinner for military members only Dining-out: A formal military dinner to which non-military guest are invited Etiquette: A code of behavior based on rules of a polite society Martial: Of or relating to army or military life Monopolize: To take exclusive ownership or control Palate- The sense of taste Place Cards: A name card for a formal dinner

Sequence of Events Pictures/ Mix and Mingle Receiving Line Posting of the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance Opening Remarks Cadet Creed Toasts Reading of the Military Ball History Invocation Buffet Dinner Introduction of Guest Speaker Guest Speaker Remarks Closing Remarks Retire the Colors Administrative Notes Music and Dancing

Pictures/ Mingle  Pictures- Fill out the form and pay up front.  As you Mix and Mingle  Introductions - Example: LTC Marsh I would like you to meet my date…. I am… - If you are stag you introduce yourself

Receiving Line A group of people, including the host and honored guest attending a function, as at a formal reception. All Cadets and their guest go through the receiving line. Ladies precede gentleman Gentleman introduces the lady first, then himself to Adjutant Examples: - Do: CPT Mann I would like you to meet my date…. I am… - Don’t: What’s happenin’ I am… this is… oh I am…hey dude this is… Stag: Unaccompanied by someone of the opposite sex; traditionally, a man who attends a social affair without escort of a lady. If you are stag you should introduce yourself to the Adjutant Adjutant will announce your name to the host as you step in front of them. Give a simple greeting - Example: Good evening, nice to meet you

Seating Females/ Males Gentleman do not sit down until all the ladies at the table have been seated He should first seat his guest, then seat other ladies if needed Pull out the lady’s chair, then seat her by gently pushing the chair under her. If a lady leaves the table, the gentleman who seated her should rise. As she returns the gentleman should rise again. Do not touch anything on the table, not even a napkin, until after the blessing.

Posting of the Colors Cadets in uniform should stand at attention Face stage where colors are posted Present arms during the Pledge of Allegiance those in civilian attire - hand over heart Everyone recites Pledge Remain standing to recite the Cadet Creed

Toasting Someone will stand to make a toast, saying…” Ladies and Gentlemen, I propose a toast to the United States of America.” Everyone replies, holding drinks up, “To the United States.” Then to the President, Army, and JROTC. Next, we toast “To the ladies.” (After they are seated.)

Methods, Manners, and Courtesies of Eating

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American Style European Style There Are Two Different Eating Styles

American Style Cutting food should be done by holding the fork in your left hand, tines down with your index finger on the back of the fork, secure the food being cut with knife, which is held in your right hand. Cut in front of fork, not behind. After cutting a few pieces place the knife on the plate and put the fork in your right hand. Also known as the zigzag method.

How It Looks:

European Style Hold fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand. Cut and eat with your fork, tines down, while still holding in left hand. - Only one bite of food is cut and eaten at a time. - When not using your fork, rest it diagonally on the left side of the plate with the tines down close to the center of the plate.

Silverware After you have used a piece of silverware, do not place it back on the table. Do not leave a used spoon in a cup; place it on the saucer. Place all silverware on your plate after you complete eating. Leave unused silverware on the table in its proper position. If you drop silverware, do not pick it up until the meal is over.

Napkin Do not tuck the napkin under your belt or wear it like a bib. Napkins are for dabbing lips, catching spills, and covering sneezes. Before taking a drink of water, or any beverage, wipe your lips with your napkin to avoid smearing the glass. If you leave the table during dinner, say “Excuse me, please.” and place your napkin on your chair.

Basic Table Manners Take small bites - Do not chew with your mouth open - Do not talk with your mouth full If you burp, say “Excuse me” Elbows, hats, gloves, cameras, purses, and sunglasses do not belong on the table Your hands should go no further over the table than necessary to eat and pass things. If you cannot reach something, ask for it to be passed with a please and thank you If you drop something, leave it on the floor until the meal is over.

How To Eat:

How Not To Eat:

Table Talk Do - Keep conversation light - Answer respectfully when addressed - Be a good listener Don’t - Talk too quickly or too slowly - Yell or curse - Interrupt - Ridicule or laugh at an unfortunate remark or someone’s mistake.

What to Wear: Males Males in JROTC wear the Class A uniform. The Class A jacket must be worn until the dancing starts. Males who are not in JROTC should wear a tux or suit.

What to Wear: Females All females should wear a formal Dress School dress codes apply

If your Military Ball date is not a cadet in JROTC please teach them Etiquette

Review 1.Tines are the slender pointed parts of a fork. 2.A gentleman does not sit down until all the ladies at the table have been seated. 3.CPT Mann I would like you to meet my date…. I am… is the wrong way to introduce yourself and date 4.A gentleman introduces himself first, then his date to the adjutant 5.There are five toast made during the military ball 6.On the table there will be two glasses; one for water and one for wine. 7.The American style of eating is also known as the zigzag method 8.Only one bite of food is cut and eaten at a time with the European style of eating. True or False

Review 9.Place all silverware in your cup after you complete eating. 10.If you leave the table during dinner, say “excuse me, please,” and place your napkin on your chair. 11.If you cannot reach something, ask it to be passed with a please and thank you. 12.When talking at the dinner table make sure to be loud and be heard by your table. 13.Males in JROTC wear the Class A uniform. The Class A jacket must be worn until the dancing starts. 14.Females may wear a dress that does meet the school dress code. 15.When a cadet is STAG the cadet should introduce themselves throughout the night. True or False

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