Modern Table Manners

Welcome

1. Proper Posture

• Proper Posture Principles
• Leg and Upper Body Positioning
• Hand and Elbow Placement

2. The Table Layout

• The Table Layout as a Roadmap
• Understanding the Arrangement of the table
• Purpose-Driven Design

3. Napkin Etiquette

• Proper Timing and Placement
• Using the Napkin Correctly
• Maintaining Cleanliness and Poise

4. Ordering Etiquette

• Handling the Menu
• Ordering Considerations
• Placing Your Order

5. Bread Etiquette

• Identifying Your Bread Plate
• Proper Timing for Eating Bread
• The Correct Way to Eat and Butter Bread

6. Wine Etiquette

• Proper Handling of a Wine Glass
• Graceful Sipping and Dining Etiquette
• Navigating Wine Evaluation and Refills

7. Soup Etiquette

• Proper Soup Handling
• Resting and Finishing Etiquette
• Bread and Soup Coordination

8. Salad Etiquette

• Proper Utensil Use and Handling
• Graceful Eating Practices
• Utensil Placement for Pausing and Finishing

9. The Main Course

• Proper Handling of Steak Utensils
• Dining Styles and Cutting Techniques
• Utensil Placement and Finishing Etiquette

10. Dessert Etiquette

• Proper Use of Dessert Utensils
• Techniques for Eating Different Desserts
• Resting and Finishing Utensil Placement

11. Paying Etiquette

• Determining Who Pays the Bill
• Handling the Bill Seamlessly
• Tipping Practices and Gratitude

Final Words