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Ethics Of Dining Etiquette

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The word dining means the art of having a meal and etiquette means ethical behavior. In simple words, dining etiquette refers to handling oneself at the table. At some point we would try to have our meal using fork and knife without knowing the correct manner.At this point of time it’s important for us to know the importance of a formal dining etiquette. It will help us as we are going to enter the corporate world in the near future. The dining etiquette session organized by PES-IUP was helpful and informative. Some of the ethical behavior of dining can be implemented in our day to day life.The basic rule is that you must not speak while there is food in your mouth. The types of dining etiquette are The American style and The European style …show more content…

In case they have not specified the seating arrangement you can occupy a seat of your choice. While you’re going to sit lift the chair a little and pull it slightly. Make sure you won’t create loud noise in that act. It’s always polite of a gentleman to pull the chair for the lady and then to occupy his seat. Sit comfortably, up right and keep your hands on the lap. Don’t cross your legs. Keep a little distance from the table. Once you’re seated, unfold your napkin and fold a little, on one part of the napkin and place it on your lap. Identifying your plate, glasses and silverware is very important. The bread plate is always placed on to your left and the glasses are placed to your right. By remembering this position it’s very easy to identify your plate. The first item served in any formal dining is a soup. Don’t start off with the soup as soon as it is served. Wait for the host to start. Dip the soupspoon sideways into the soup and take the soup from the edge of the bowl inside out. Sip from the side of the spoon and don’t slurp or burp. Dipping bread inside the soup is not regarded as a good dining etiquette. Then the salad and the main course are served respectively.You need to match up with the speed of your fellow

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