We’ve talked a lot lately about the “What
Ifs” in life—handling those unexpected moments that could range from split
pants, an online argument, or biting into too-hot food. Today, let’s talk about
fine dining without fear!
WHAT DO I DO…if I’m at a formal meal and don’t know what
utensil to use?
Watch the host, hostess, the senior
person at your table—or the one you think has the most dining savvy! “Formal”
can mean a wide variety of things, but we can say that there will always be two
guidelines to help up navigate the table setting, whether it’s for a formal
meal, a casual one, or a picnic. Those guidelines are:
1. Watch your host/hostess
2. Start from the outside and
work toward the plate
If the occasion is most formal and
you are facing multiple forks, spoons, and knives, start with the outermost utensil
of each kind to begin the meal. Think of it as if the utensils are placed in
order of their use, so start with the utensils farthest away from the plate,
working in toward the plate. Know that those utensils are planned and paired
with each specific course, so you’ll have the usable utensils to enjoy eating
that particular course. Now, that is
the essence of good manners: a host/hostess that has planned the table
setting so that you will have the utensils you need!
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