1. Manners & Table Etiquette
MTHS Chef 2

2. Table talk
What types of rules does your family/community have about table manners and eating?
If you go to a formal dining establishment, do you know how to use good table manners? Why or why not?
Where do you think these “rules” come from?
What types of situations do you find yourself consistently minding your manners?

3. Etiquette
Place your napkin in your lap before your meal arrives. If you are eating something very messy, it is acceptable to tuck your napkin into your collar.
Guests should have priority seating (consider view)
When you’re finished, place your fork and knife diagonally on the plate, side by side, with the handles at four o’clock. 

4. Etiquette
Put away your cell phones, planners, books– anything that would distract you when you should be enjoying one another’s company.
Avoid divisive topics and arguments. Odds are, you’ll alienate someone and make people uncomfortable.
Talk to those near you to avoid shouting. Bring conversation to those who seem to have no one to talk to. (Sports? Weather? Hobbies?)

5. Etiquette DO Politely ask for food to be passed to you.
Hold the tray and allow your neighbor to serve up.
Take small bites.
Thank the cook.
DON’T
Reach across the table/neighbors to grab food.
Take more than you need.
Use hateful language or swearing
Talk with your mouth full
Slouch.

6. table setting
Table setting can range from simple to complex. (Pictures on right).
What are the similarities between both table settings?
Where (if ever) have you seen the more complex table setting?
Fairly simple table setting
More complex table setting

7. Table setting
The way a table is set can actually communicate expectations for behavior.
For example: a napkin on top of the plate suggests a casual lunch rather than a formal event.
The blade of the knife faces in toward the plate. If it faces out, it is seen as aggressive.
As a general rule, you should start with utensils from the outside and work your way in.
Entrée fork is larger than the salad fork. Large spoon meant for soup.
Any utensils placed horizontally above your plate are meant for dessert.
Bread plates go above the fork, drinks go above the knife. Remember BMW- bread, meal, water.

8. your turn! Create a “super table” with back 5 tables.
Set with placemats, a napkin, fork, knife, spoon, water glass, and bread plate.
Try to sit next to someone you don’t know very well.
Don’t even think about bringing your cell phone