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
Dessert
Let's not forget about dessert. This is some people's favorite part of the meal. I think the most commonly asked question about dessert is, Is it okay to share desserts? Well, I like to say for a first date, Absolutely, by all means share dessert. If you're talking about an important business meal or more formal dining situation, go ahead and let everyone get their own. Now, how you share food all basically breaks down to a couple of simple rules. You don't wanna make a mess of the food that anyone else is going to be eating. And to the greatest extent possible. You want to keep your utensil out of the part of the dish that other people are likely to be eating as well. So just take the bite that you're gonna take and eat it yourself. Sharing deserts is a great way to build rapport and share a little treat together again. You want to be careful about how you do it and more formal or business situations...
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.