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When serving food in a formal dining setting, where should the food be presented from?
When serving food in a formal dining setting, where should the food be presented from?
- The guest's right side
- The guest's left side (correct)
- From the center of the table
- Directly in front of the guest
Who should be served first in a group of guests, according to dining etiquette?
Who should be served first in a group of guests, according to dining etiquette?
- The host of the dinner party
- The guest who arrived first
- The eldest lady guest (correct)
- The guest who ordered the most expensive dish
What should be done with the wine glass when serving a different wine in consecutive courses?
What should be done with the wine glass when serving a different wine in consecutive courses?
- Replace the wine glass with a fresh one (correct)
- Wash the wine glass with soap and water before reusing
- Use the same wine glass for all courses
- Rinse the wine glass with water before reusing
When clearing the table between dining sessions, what should be removed first?
When clearing the table between dining sessions, what should be removed first?
How should the service bowl be held when serving food?
How should the service bowl be held when serving food?
When serving drinks, what should be done with the glass to preserve the head and aroma?
When serving drinks, what should be done with the glass to preserve the head and aroma?
What is the main purpose of replacing a removed plate with a fresh one in formal dining?
What is the main purpose of replacing a removed plate with a fresh one in formal dining?
Why should you not overload the tray with used plates?
Why should you not overload the tray with used plates?
What is the primary purpose of the dish cart in clearing soiled dishes?
What is the primary purpose of the dish cart in clearing soiled dishes?
Why should silverware be placed in sterile cups on the cart?
Why should silverware be placed in sterile cups on the cart?
What is the recommended procedure for removing soiled plates and flatware?
What is the recommended procedure for removing soiled plates and flatware?
Why are plates sometimes very hot when clearing tables?
Why are plates sometimes very hot when clearing tables?
