1. Manners that Matter An Etiquette Presentation for Cook Like a Chef Camp, July 27, 2006

2. Definitions Etiquette is a way of behaving that is intended to put others at ease. It is also known as "good manners." Protocol is a formal structure for behavior in a given situation. They are inseparable concepts.

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5. Learning Do’s and Don’ts

6. Fork or Fingers? Use a fork, unless it is “finger food”

7. Polite eating Chew food with your mouth closed Only put as much food in your mouth as will fit comfortably

8. Table Talk Don’t make any rudes comments about the food being served. You might hurt someone’s feelings

9. Gratitude Always say thank you when someone serves you something

10. Basic Tips Share food at the table by passing from the left to the right Allow the person next to you to help themselves before you take some food

11. No Hurry! Always wait until everyone at the table is seated and served before you start eating your food Eat slowly and savor the food—wait 5 seconds between bites

12. Breaking Bread When eating bread or a roll, break off a small piece, butter it and eat that. Don’t butter a whole piece and shove it in your mouth

13. Boarding House Reach Don’t reach over someone to grab something—ask them to pass it to you

14. Uh oh! IF you have something in your teeth, don’t pick it out at the table— excuse yourself and go to the rest room to do that

15. The Formal Table

16. Setting the Table

17. Using your napkin Pick up your napkin when everyone is seated at the table and ready to begin Keep your napkin on your lap and use it to dab at your mouth Don’t wipe your face or blow your nose with your napkin—that’s gross!

18. Leaving the table It is best to remain at the table until everyone is finished—unless you excuse yourself If you need to leave the table momentarily, your silverware should stay on the plate There are specific silverware signals

19. Silverware signals

20. Gratitude Always thank whoever made the food for you and offer to clean up—be helpful!

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