Dining etiquettes or table manners are the rules concerning the consumption of food and drinks. These may also include the use of utensils. Different cultures observe varied table manners. Variance in dining etiquettes is also subject to individual choices and standards. Folding napkins formally is also an essential aspect of dining etiquettes. Table manners may also vary depending upon the place such as a fancy restaurant, office cafeteria, business dinner, party, etc. Eating utensil etiquettes encompass the etiquettes and rules relative to the use of eating utensils. This applies to fork, spoon, knife and chopstick use and their placement. The topics covered in this textbook address some of the essential table manners specific to different cultures and cuisines. Such selected dining customs and etiquettes that define fine dining have been presented in this book. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers some of the most significant topics in this domain.
Dining etiquettes or table manners are the rules concerning the consumption of food and drinks. These may also include the use of utensils. Different cultures observe varied table manners. Variance in dining etiquettes is also subject to individual choices and standards. Folding napkins formally is also an essential aspect of dining etiquettes. Table manners may also vary depending upon the place such as a fancy restaurant, office cafeteria, business dinner, party, etc. Eating utensil etiquettes encompass the etiquettes and rules relative to the use of eating utensils. This applies to fork, spoon, knife and chopstick use and their placement. The topics covered in this textbook address some of the essential table manners specific to different cultures and cuisines. Such selected dining customs and etiquettes that define fine dining have been presented in this book. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers some of the most significant topics in this domain.
