Dining Etiquette Masterclass | SocialQ

Name: Dining Etiquette Masterclass | SocialQ
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Master Dining Etiquette

Created bySandra Zemaityte

Last updated 5/2022

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What you'll learn

The basic rules of dining etiquette in both formal and informal settings
Meal time — know when to start eating and things to avoid during formal dining
Using utensils and eating techniques — master both the American and Continental Style
Resting utensils etiquette
Learn the art of using chopsticks and things to avoid when eating with chopsticks
Some foods can be eaten using your fingers — know all of them
Understand the ‘no elbows on the table rule’ and the correct sitting posture
How to end a meal properly and know when you can leave the table
The proper way to use finger bowls
The right way to remove unwanted foods from your mouth so that you’ll never call attention to yourself
Sushi etiquette — you don’t have to be an expert in Sushi, but there are some general rules to follow
Afternoon tea etiquette rules — the do’s and the don’ts
Wine etiquette — the rules of tasting and drinking wine that can elevate the whole dining experience
Proper sneezing and coughing etiquette

Course content

1 section • 15 lectures • 40m total length

Table Setting4:09
Set informal tableware by arranging utensils from the outside in, with forks on the left and knives and spoons on the right. Place bread plate top left.
Being Seated2:48
Learn essential dining etiquette for being seated in formal and informal settings: host first, proper seating by gender in formal contexts, napkin use, passing condiments counterclockwise, and table manners.
Meal Time1:39
Learn proper mealtime etiquette across settings: wait to be served and seated before eating, follow the host’s signal to begin, and maintain professionalism at formal business meals.
Using Utensils2:44
Master utensil use for formal dining by following the host's lead or the utensil placement order from the farthest, and learn American and continental styles for cutting and eating.
Resting Utensils1:58
Resting utensils demonstrates American style, diagonally on the plate top right, and Continental style, an inverted V at the plate center, signaling completion or appreciation by plate placement.
How to use Chopsticks2:37
Learn to hold chopsticks in a position and align the tips to pinch food. Use top as a lever, keep bottom stationary, and avoid crossing, rubbing, or passing food.
Foods that can be eaten with fingers2:51
Learn which foods are suitable for eating with fingers and when to use a fork, based on dining circumstances, with examples like pizza, tacos, fries, and chicken.
No Elbows1:34
Practice no elbows on the table rule to protect clothing and preserve eye contact, rest forearms between courses, maintain posture, and keep items within arm's reach, please and thank you.
Ending the Meal1:24
Signal you are done by placing fork and knife in the fore toe position, wait for the host to signal the end, then rise and maintain etiquette after the meal.
Finger Bowls1:51
Master finger bowls to rinse fingers between courses, especially after messy foods. Follow napkin-handling steps and dipping techniques to wipe fingers before the server clears.
Gristle, Bones or Pits4:04
Master proper dining etiquette by learning how to discreetly remove unwanted food, handle soup and spaghetti with appropriate spoons and forks, and use napkins and signals without disturbing others.
Sushi3:37
Learn sushi etiquette, whether you eat with fingers or chopsticks, including finger bowl or towel prep, mindful wasabi and rice use, and proper soy sauce and ginger rules.
Afternoon Tea1:58
Learn the etiquette of afternoon tea, including serving times from 3 to 5 p.m. and savory-to-sweet order of accompaniments. Master cup handling, milk-first pouring, and scone etiquette, eaten with fingers.
Wine Tasting5:19
Master wine tasting by inspecting clarity and color, assessing aromas, and evaluating sweetness, tannins, and mouthfeel to determine your preference and wine quality.
Sneezing or Coughing1:48
Practice proper sneezing and coughing etiquette at dinner by shielding your mouth with your left shoulder, a handkerchief or napkin, and excuse yourself if needed.

Requirements

This course covers all the important rules you should know to avoid making innocent mistakes that can ruin the experience.

Description

As you might expect, there are so many dining etiquette rules to learn and it might be not easy to remember them all.

That’s why we created this course to simplify everything, so you can learn dining etiquette faster because you don’t have to figure everything out on your own.

This course teaches you not only how to be the perfect guest but also how to be an excellent host while covering all the important rules of dining etiquette from sending/accepting invitations to the appropriate sitting position, and more! By the end of the course, you should feel confident to dine with colleagues, superiors, or clients — whether you’re being the host or guest.

The way you sit, how you hold your fork and knife, and what you’re saying on the table — all this and more reveal a lot about you. And it doesn’t matter where you eat — a fancy restaurant or at your colleague’s home — you should show good table manners that will make dining a more pleasant experience for everyone.

But rest assured. You won’t be feeling overwhelmed because the course is delivered in bite-sized video lessons, and designed to be simple and easy to understand.

So why wait? Enroll in this course today, so you’ll feel more confident and ready to dine at both formal and informal table settings.

Who this course is for:

Enroll in this course today, so you’ll feel more confident and ready to dine at both formal and informal table settings.