apeberu topic2-table-protocol2012

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

Gabriela Basurco Espezùa

Gabriela Basurco Espezùa

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

Gabriela Basurco Espezùa

Gabriela Basurco Espezùa

Gabriela Basurco Espezùa

Gabriela Basurco Espezùa