Arriving at the Table
Lesson 2 from: Manners @ The Table: A Modern Guide to Dining EtiquetteDaniel Post Senning
Arriving at the Table
Lesson 2 from: Manners @ The Table: A Modern Guide to Dining EtiquetteDaniel Post Senning
Lessons
Course Introduction
01:45 2Arriving at the Table
01:20 3Napkins
01:46 4What to Eat
01:51 5The Place Setting
02:53 6Holding Utensils
02:30 7Posture
02:51 8Toasting and Alcohol
01:50Lesson Info
Arriving at the Table
Let's talk about arriving at the table table manners really begin with knowing the rule that you're playing at a particular dinner. Oftentimes somebody's the host and they're people who are guests. And understanding which role you're playing is an important part of the expectation that you're gonna have for yourself and others once the meal begins. So if you're a host, if you're bringing guests to dinner, give them some indication of where to sit. If you're a guest, watch your host for cues. Don't procedure host to the table. Wait for them to arrive before you take a seat. If it's a more informal situation where you're enjoying the company of other people and there isn't a clear host or guest role that's established, take the seats at the table together. It's often times just a matter of how you approach the table and what's easiest for each person. If your host and you're thinking about what seat to offer your guest, really think about offering them the best seat in the house. Usually...
that's the seat with a back to the wall in the best view of the room, but it could have to do with the most trafficked area in the restaurant and not placing your guests with their back to that common walkway. So if your host think about your guest comfort if you're a guest, think about watching your host for cues. You're gonna be in great shape.
Ratings and Reviews
Greg R
Thank you Daniel. I found this short course very informative in a nice, light, and fun way! I've done ok over the decades after watching this (thanks for instilling some good habits mom), but of course I learned lots I didn't know also. I wish I could have watched this course long ago to relieve nervousness at posh 5 star restaurants, and/or at dinner with posh hosts or someone's parents :) I caught this on free stream day, but have added it to my wishlist and will eventually buy it for occasional refresher! Great Course!
Michael Friesen
Daniel's course provides an excellent overview of the essentials of dining etiquette. The content is contemporary and reflects the more relaxed atmosphere that prevails in most dining situations today. I would definitely recommend this course to a friend looking to review the basics of dining etiquette.