10 Questions
In modern table manners, it's acceptable to eat from your knife.
False
Good table manners are only important in formal settings.
False
It's polite to sit down at the table before everyone has gathered.
False
In a formal setting, a man should hold the chair for the lady on his left.
False
Taking food from someone else's plate is an example of good table manners.
False
A meal is only a social occasion when it's a special event.
False
Wearing a hat or cap at the table is always acceptable.
False
Job applicants are never judged on their table manners during a lunch interview.
False
Table manners are only important in Western cultures.
False
Practicing good table manners will make you more confident in social situations.
True
Study Notes
Korean Drinking Etiquette
- In Korean culture, age matters in drinking etiquette
- Pour drinks for elders, not the other way around
- When clinking glasses, say "건배" (cheers)
- Take off your hat when drinking with an elder
- Know when to put your glass down
Korean Table Manners
- In a traditional Korean setting, rice and soup are placed in front of the diner, with rice to the left and soup to the right
- Spoon and chopsticks are placed to the right of the soup
- Spoon is used for rice and soup, while chopsticks are used for other foods
- Foods cannot be touched by hand
- Do not hold silverware in both hands at the same time
- Do not stick spoons or chopsticks vertically into rice, as this is done for the deceased
- Say "Chal-mogot-seumnida" (잘 먹었습니다) when the meal is concluded to the host or the person who cooked the meal
General Table Etiquette
- Maintain a nice, upright posture
- Keep elbows off the table while eating, but it's fine to lightly rest them on the table between courses
- Use utensils correctly and do not shovel food or dive in before everyone is served
- Take cues from the host and avoid drawing unnecessary attention to yourself
- Good table manners are essential in certain situations, such as a job interview
Learn about Korean cultural etiquette rules for drinking and dining, including age respect, glass clinking, and table settings.
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