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“You’ve got something on your lip”
Think seven times before making one comment to the other person. If you see food hanging on your partner’s lip, gesture your partner’s problem to yourself. He will understand what he needs to fix.
Your majesty honey
There are special spoons for honey. Sweet nectar is not scooped up with an ordinary spoon, but is wound on a “spindle” – a wooden device with which honey is transferred to a plate and gradually flows down. No need to shake the honey spoon.
Oh, those oysters
Oyster lovers know not to be pricked with a fork. The cutlery is only needed to separate the pulp from the sink. The contents are drunk as if from a saucer, and the empty sink is placed with the inside down.
For dessert
Dry biscuits and muffins should be handled.
Sushi lovers
Sushi dipped in soy sauce on the side of the fish, otherwise the rice may fall apart.
Stability
At official meetings, it is better not to take risks and not try previously unknown dishes. If something exotic is served, then get ready for a restrained reaction. Suddenly you don’t like something.
What about burgers?
Big burgers are best eaten with your own company, which will forgive the sauce dripping down your hands.
Insidious greens
At a significant meeting for you, it is better to avoid eating small greens that can get stuck in your teeth. A clean smile is a guarantee of pleasant impressions, which means subsequent fruitful cooperation.
Fork again
Whole cuts of meat, vegetables, or hard cheeses should be eaten with a fork and knife. For small pieces, a fork is sufficient.
You just won’t leave!
It is necessary to rise from the table with the whole body, and not rest your hands on the surface of a chair or table.
Napkin – sign
The unspoken rules will help the staff navigate your future plans. If you decide to step away for a while, then put the napkin on the seat of the chair. If your meal is over and you intend to leave the restaurant, the napkin is placed on the table to the left of the plate.
Tip
The amount of tip is very often included in the check. Typically, this is 5 to 10 percent. If this item is not included in the calculation, or if you decide to additionally thank the employees, do not put money in your hands. This is bad form and offends the service staff. Put the bills in the checkbook.
Dining etiquette will tell the staff whether you liked the dish or not, depending on how you leave the cutlery. See the photo gallery.