1、Using your napkinThe meal actually begins when the host or hostess unfolds his or her napkin.Using your napkinThe gentleman should pick up his wifes napkin with his right hand,take it by a corner and shake it open beneath the table level to the right of his chair then he should take his own napkin a
2、nd repeat the procedure for himself.Using your napkinPlace your napkin on your lap,completely unfolded if it is a small luncheon napkin,or in half diagonally,across your lap point at your knees,if it is a large dinner napkin.Using your napkinNever tuck the napkin into any part of your clothing or re
3、move it during the meal,unless you are called upon to stand for a toast.In that case,fold your napkin neatly and place it to the left of your plate before standing,and do not forget to return it to your lap when retaking your seat.Using your napkinThe napkin remains on your lap throughout the meal a
4、nd should you need to,and after each course without fail,it should be used to gently blot your mouth.THE CORRECT WAY TOHOLD CUTLERY and GOBLET THE CORRECT WAY TOHOLD CUTLERY and GOBLETTHE CORRECT WAY TOHOLD CUTLERY and GOBLETTHE CORRECT WAY TOHOLD CUTLERY and GOBLETFORMAL Table SettingINFORMAL Table
5、 Setting(below the plate.left to right):bread&butter plate,butter knife,wine/waterglass.(plate row.left to right):napkin,salad fork,dinner fork,salad plate,plate,dinner knife DOS and DONTS FOR FORMAL DINNERBE PUNCTUALTake your invitation card with you and present it on arrival(if necessary)DOS and D
6、ONTS FOR FORMAL DINNERWith formal dinner,seating is invariably arranged beforehand and you will be ushered or shown to your seat.DOS and DONTS FOR FORMAL DINNERBe brief in greeting the host or hostess,so that your presence is noticed.DOS and DONTS FOR FORMAL DINNERKeep calm.When the dishes start com
7、ing,let he others at the table start first and observed what they use.Start with the cutlery from the outside.DOS and DONTS FOR FORMAL DINNERThe simple rule to bear in mind during a formal meal is that guests never have a reason to touch a plate with their hands and to do so would insult the host.DO
8、S and DONTS FOR FORMAL DINNERDo not over dress Or too much jewelry used.Do not make up or combing your hair at the table.DOS and DONTS FOR FORMAL DINNERDrinking too much when dining is very impolite and one of the most disliked behaviors.It is bad manners to drain a glass completely at a formal func
9、tion.DOS and DONTS FOR FORMAL DINNERDo not talk when your food is in the mouth.Do not smoke at the table.Ignore mistakes made by the server.Pleasant conversations.DOS and DONTS FOR FORMAL DINNERDo not show that you are a difficult or a fussy guests.Do not shakes your legs while sitting or standing at the functions.DOS and DONTS FOR FORMAL DINNERDo not bite your nails or using tooth picks at the tables.Try not to make noise with the cutlery,plates or glasses.
