APEBERUJUNE 28, 2012
LIMATOPIC III
THE TABLELecturers: Ing. Margarita Mondragón
Mag. Gabriela Basurco Espezúa
INVITATIONSR.S.V.P. - Répondez, s’il vous plaît - Telephone: 451 XXXX
French acronym for responding if you accept or reject an
invitationS.S.C. Se suplica contestar (Please answer)S.E. - Solo excusas (Only excuses) – Telephone: 556 XXXXP.M. - (pour mémoire = reminder ). If the invitation was made by
telephone, is customary to send a card to confirm it with the initials PM
Reply as soon as you receive an invitation
GUEST LISTa. Affinities: cultural, intellectual, labourb. Restrictions: dietary, religious, personal (a
newly divorced couple, for example)c. Send out invitations in advanced. Make sure that everyone will come and if
one fails at the last minute, you can invite a close relative
e. Any other?
PREPARING THE TABLE Glasses Sitting Wine & Champagne
Cutlery, glasses and dish ware
TABLE MANNERS
You will notice that your bread plate and knife are to your left.
“Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot.” - Clarence Thomas
Main course knife Main course knife and fork at rest and fork finished
GOOD TABLE MANNERS
How to Follow British Table MannersManners are possibly the cornerstone of British society
and table manners are no exception. Most Brits strictly follow table manners, as they are rigorously scrutinized in British culture, particularly when eating out and at social events. If you are traveling to Britain, it pays to be aware of and follow British table manners or you could risk appearing rude and vulgar to the natives.
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THE MENU FAST FOOD? HEALTHY FOOD?
A A toasttoast
CHEERS! TCHIN, TCHIN!KAN PAI ! À VOTRE SANTÉ! (in birthdays, ceremonies, never
at table)PROST!
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TOASTS: Cheers!
Other toasts
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DRINKS
GLASSES Glasses on the
table:Left: waterThen: red wineNext: white wineRight: champagneAvoid placing broken
or dispaired glasses
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The diagram below is your guide when arranging your formal place settings:
1- Napkin 2- Salad fork 3- Dinner fork 4- Dessert fork & spoon 5- Bread and butter plate with spreader 6- Dinner plate 7- Dinner knife 8- Teaspoon 9- Soup spoon 10- Cocktail fork 11- Water glass 12- Wine glass (red wine) 13- Wine glass (white wine) 14- Coffee cup and saucer
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS AT TABLEDo unfold your napkin when host unfolds his/her napkin. Do keep elbows off the table.Do wait until your host is seated and served before eatingDon’t use profanity for any reason.Don’t talk about controversial subjects such as politics and religion.Do turn off cell phones before meal begins.Do pass food from the left to the right. Don’t use a toothpick or apply makeup at the table.Don’t leave your spoon in your soup bowl or cup.Don't blow on your food to cool it off. If it is too hot to eat, wait.
Behaviour
Sit up straightVisible handsNapkin on lap Cell phone offEating and
drinking in moderation
Tobacco banned
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Gabriela Basurco Espezùa
Gabriela Basurco Espezùa
Gabriela Basurco Espezùa
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