Sometimes I embarrass myself.
Actually… most times I embarrass myself & my boyfriend & whoever is with me.
I can’t really help it. It’s come to the point where I’ve pretty much embraced it & my friends have too.
But YOU don’t have to follow the same enlightened path as me. Unless you’re a food blogger… or unless you just like to take a MILLI pics of food & post on Instagram or Facebook (then of course I’ll understand).
So here’s a quick guide to what you SHOULD and SHOULDN’T DO.
Do: know where to place your napkin.
+The napkin goes on your lap before you begin eating.
+The napkin goes on your seat if you stand up to use the restroom (the waitress/waiter will usually fold it back neatly for you)
+The napkin goes on the left side of your plate when you’re finished with the entire meal.
Do: place your utensils across your plate to signal you’re done eating.
+ The knife & fork should be placed at the 10:20 position on the plate.
Do: look into your wine glass when drinking – – > not at your date, business partners, strangers, neighbors, etc. That could be totally AWK if they make eye contact back.
Do: cut one piece of meat/fish at a time before eating it
+ Not the entire steak into pieces at once.
Don’t: wipe your mouth with your hands and fingers.
+ Please use your napkin & use it often.
Don’t: put your keys, wallet, cellphone or camera (in my case) on the table.
+ I keep mine in my lap so I’m ready to snap a few photos right when the food comes out. I have to do it quick to keep the annoyance at a minimal. My excuse is that I’m a food blogger…what’s yours?
Don’t: wear sandals, flip flops, sneakers, or those weird looking finger shoes.
Don’t: reach across the table to try your friend’s food.
+ Ask politely to put some on your bread plate and vice-vera.
Don’t: put your elbows on the table.
Don’t: yell for your waiter/waitress.
+ Wait to make eye contact or raise your hand to get their attention. If you’re at a fancy restaurant, the service should be very attentive anyways.
and lastly,
Don’t: spill your wine.
+ But if you do, hope that it’s white wine ; )
Do you guys have any other “fine dining” tips? Let me know below!
Xoxo,
Cyn
7 Comments
Keep your water and wine glasses in the position they were in when you got to the table,
This allows your server to fill the glasses with out any mishaps.
haha funny post! Love your website!
Thanks hun! : )
omg I’m the most awkward person when it comes to drinking wine…I never know where to look! And I’ve experienced the awkward eye contact one too many times lol. Thanks for the tip.
LOL. That was totally me too!
I love this! I hate it when people have bad table manners. Thanks for the post!
You are gorgeous, if you are ever single, I’d love to take you out. A lady who knows her fine dining etiquette is really attractive.