Myers Table Setting & Manners.pptx

Table Setting & Etiquette Do you feel like you follow good table manners? Dining Etiquette Manners for the Table: ● ● This includes setting the table, serving yourself and others, using utensils, and cleaning up. As with any social situation, consideration for those around you can make a world...

Table Setting & Etiquette Do you feel like you follow good table manners? Dining Etiquette Manners for the Table: ● ● This includes setting the table, serving yourself and others, using utensils, and cleaning up. As with any social situation, consideration for those around you can make a world of difference to the outcome. What you should do: ● ● ● ● Stay off of your phone - If you really need to communicate with someone who is not at the event—or at the table—excuse yourself, send your message, and then return as soon as you can Don’t talk with food in your mouth Chew with your mouth closed Hold utensils correctly. Don’t use your fork or spoon like a shovel or stab your food. Proper Table Setting 101 1. The first and basic rule to get you started is: Utensils are placed in the order of use; from the outside in. 2. A second rule, with only a few exceptions, is: Forks go to the left of the plate, and knives and spoons go to the right. (The oyster fork is the only fork placed to the right of the setting if it will be used.) 3. Finally, only set the table with utensils you will use. Not serving soup? Then, no soup spoon for you. Think: What kind of setting do you want to create? ● Remember to think about the type of meal you are serving, what you’re prepared to handle as a host, and what level of formality you’ve chosen for your gathering. ● A casual potluck or bbq with close friends or family certainly doesn’t need to be more than the most basic of settings. A Formal dining arrangement is not necessary. ● A formal affair, and menu, however will necessitate a few more utensils and a bit of style thrown in to properly pull off a fancy athome meal. ● That being said, many skilled hosts have been able to pull off a formal meal with limited tableware by putting practicality first and utilizing a dash of creativity (and maybe some very quick dishwashing between courses.) Basic/Casual Table Setting: 1 ● ● The basic or casual table setting can be even more casual than what is pictured here. Many families regularly set the table casually in one of two ways: 1) All utensils are placed on the napkin: The napkin is placed to the left of the setting with the fork, knife (blade facing the fork) and spoon placed in that order on top of the napkin. Basic/ Casual Table Setting: 2 2) The napkin to the left with the fork resting on top of it. To the right of the plate is the knife (blade facing in toward the fork and plate) and a spoon (if necessary) set to the right of the knife. The water glass is placed above the knife or at 45 degree angle to the right of the knife. Informal/Semi-Formal Table Setting: ● ● ● The informal or semi-formal place setting is fairly basic and setting it will depend on personal style, the courses you are serving, and what you have to work with for utensils, dishware, and glassware. Informal/semi-formal settings are wonderful for the classic dinner party. They bring just enough of a step up from our everyday settings to make the table feel special, but don’t go so far as to make the event feel too stuffy for a Friday night with friends, or a family holiday setting. Formal Table Setting: ● Here we have set a four course meal (including dessert) without a wine glass and a five course meal (including dessert and adding an oyster dish) with a wine glass. ● There are many many variations that a multicourse meal could have when it comes to the setting. ● Soup may be served in between a salad and main course, which would move the spoon between the two knives, there could be a soup course and a palette cleansing mint sorbet course which would Feminine Options: Attire Guidelines: Casual Casual dress code refers to clothing that is informal and comfortable, yet clean and professional. It’s best to go with nicer casual wear and avoid the baggier items you wear around the house. ● ● ● ● ● ● Sundress Long or short skirt Khakis or nice jeans Shorts (depending on occasion and climate) Plain T-shirt (no slogans), polo shirt, turtleneck Casual button-down blouse Masculine Options: ● Khakis or good jeans (clean, no holes) ● Cargo or Bermuda shorts— depending on occasion and climate ● Plain T-shirt (no slogans), polo shirt, turtleneck ● Casual button-down shirt and/or sweater ● Loafers, sneakers (with or without socks), sandals Dressy Casual A dressy casual dress code is a versatile balance between formal and casual. This is the ideal choice for networking (or socializing) after work, fundraisers, or dinner at a nice restaurant. Masculine Options ● Seasonal sport coat or blazer, and slacks ● Dress shirt, casual button-down shirt, open-collar or polo shirt ● Optional tie Feminine Options ● ● ● ● Dress Skirt and dressy top Dressy pants outfit Nice jeans and dressy top Semi- Formal Feminine Options ● A semi-formal dress code is best described as being more formal than what you would wear to an office, but slightly less formal than what you would wear to a formal event. Do keep in mind that if the event is later than 6 in the evening, you’ll want to lean on the side of formality. Short afternoon or cocktail dress ● A “little black dress” ● Long dressy skirt and top ● Dressy separates Masculine Options ● ● ● ● ● Dark, business suit Matching vest (optional) Dress shirt Tie Leather dress shoes and dark dress socks Masculine Options Black Tie: Prom! Black tie attire is slightly less formal than white tie, but it is more formal than business attire. It is the most common formal dress code for events such as weddings, proms, formal dinners, and theatre. ● Black tuxedo jacket and matching trousers ● Formal (piqué or pleated front) white shirt ● Shirt studs and cuff links ● Black bow tie (silk, satin, or twill) ● Black cummerbund to match tie, or a vest ● Dressy braces to ensure a good fit (optional) ● No gloves ● Black patent shoes and black dress socks ● In summer, in the tropics, or on a Feminine Options cruise: White dinner jacket, black tuxedo trousers plus other black tie ●wardrobe Formal (floor length) evening gown ● Dressy cocktail dress ● Your dressiest “little black dress” ● Prom Grown!