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When serving food in a formal dining setting, from which side of the guest should the food be presented?
When serving food in a formal dining setting, from which side of the guest should the food be presented?
- Front side
- Right side
- Back side
- Left side (correct)
In what order should the guests be served in a formal dining setting?
In what order should the guests be served in a formal dining setting?
- Eldest lady, then men, starting from the oldest (correct)
- Youngest guest, then the rest
- Randomly, to avoid any hierarchy
- Eldest man, then ladies, then children
When serving a wine that is being changed during a consecutive course, what should be done with the wine glass?
When serving a wine that is being changed during a consecutive course, what should be done with the wine glass?
- Clean the glass with a cloth
- Keep the same wine glass
- Replace it with a fresh one (correct)
- Rinse the glass with water
When serving a beverage, from which side of the guest should it be served?
When serving a beverage, from which side of the guest should it be served?
When presenting a dish to a guest, what should be mentioned or shown?
When presenting a dish to a guest, what should be mentioned or shown?
When serving food, how should the server move around the table?
When serving food, how should the server move around the table?
What is the recommended way to fill a glass?
What is the recommended way to fill a glass?
What should you do if you need to reach across a guest?
What should you do if you need to reach across a guest?
What should you do with soiled dishes?
What should you do with soiled dishes?
How should you handle dropped items like silverware or napkins?
How should you handle dropped items like silverware or napkins?
What is the recommended way to clear the table between dining sessions?
What is the recommended way to clear the table between dining sessions?
What should you do when removing soiled plates and flatware?
What should you do when removing soiled plates and flatware?
Why should you use a service cloth to carry hot plates?
Why should you use a service cloth to carry hot plates?
What should you do when carrying hot plates to the table?
What should you do when carrying hot plates to the table?
What should you do with used napkins and other paper or plastic throwaways?
What should you do with used napkins and other paper or plastic throwaways?
Why should you have a clean napkin or clean dish towel draped over your left arm?
Why should you have a clean napkin or clean dish towel draped over your left arm?
