Etiquette for Serving Food and Beverages Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Right side Signup and view all the answers

When presenting a dish to a guest, what should be mentioned or shown?

The name of the dish Signup and view all the answers

When serving food, how should the server move around the table?

Move as near as possible to the plate being served Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to fill a glass?

Fill the glass 2/3 full Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you need to reach across a guest?

Try to find a way to avoid reaching across the guest Signup and view all the answers

What should you do with soiled dishes?

Remove them promptly and replace with clean ones Signup and view all the answers

How should you handle dropped items like silverware or napkins?

Replace them with fresh ones Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to clear the table between dining sessions?

Clear the table twice, once after the main course and again before the guests leave Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when removing soiled plates and flatware?

Remove glasses first to minimize breakages Signup and view all the answers

Why should you use a service cloth to carry hot plates?

To protect your hands and wrists from burns Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when carrying hot plates to the table?

Use a service cloth to carry hot plates Signup and view all the answers

What should you do with used napkins and other paper or plastic throwaways?

Place them in the trash container on the dish cart Signup and view all the answers

Why should you have a clean napkin or clean dish towel draped over your left arm?

To be ready for an emergency Signup and view all the answers

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