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Rensselaer Catering Services - Dining with Etiquette

Proper dining may be key to an interview situation or business dinner. Everything you wanted know from the invitation to dessert. We have provided some information to help you get through the meal with class and style.

Intro | Checklist | Invitation | Dressing | Basic Rules | Definite No No's | Table Setting | Courses | Particular Foods   


Dining With Etiquette

Formal Dinner Table Setting

  1. Seafood Fork
  2. Soup Spoon
  3. Fish Course Knife/Fork
  4. Meat Course Knife/Fork
  5. Salad Course Knife/Fork
  6. Dessert/Coffee
  7. Water Glass
  8. Wine Glass
  9. Wine Glass
  10. Plate and/or Napkin
  11. Bread Plate & Butter Knife
  12. Coffee Cup & Saucer

Important Tips

  • Use silverware from the outside in.
  • Never cut more than three bites at one time.
  • When passing main dishes, always pass to the right.
  • To indicate you have finished eating a meal, place silverware together on your plate in a clock position of ten to four, with the handles at four.

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