Dining Etiquette Training

ETIQUETTE TRAININGUniversity of Kentucky

April 14, 2014

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Banquet Setting

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Cell Phones

DO NOT text or answer phone during meal functions

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Bread and Drink

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Bread – Meal – Water

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Napkins

Put napkin in lap when you sit

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Table Setting Items

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Place Setting

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Utensil Positioning

RESTING POSITION

FINISHED POSITION

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Lemons

• Uses: Foods and beverages

Remember to put other hand over lemon when squeezing to avoid the squirt!

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Empty Wrappers

Place used wrappers on rim of plates or saucers

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Bread and Butter

Don’t cut bread with a knife;Place butter on your plate before spreading

on your bread.

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Butter Knife

The butter knife travels with the butter.

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Bread

Tear, don’t bite or cut bread.Butter one piece at a time.

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The Salad

Use salad fork.If only one knife, place it on bread plate when

finished.

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Salt and Pepper Shakers

ALWAYS TRAVEL TOGETHER

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A la mode

ICE CREAM – YUMMY!!

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Cookies

Should be selected with tongs if available

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Coffee and Hot Tea Service

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Sandwiches

NOT BEST CHOICEwhen dining with

potential employers or dinner event.

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Sandwiches

NOT BEST CHOICEwhen dining with

potential employers or dinner event.

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Fried Chicken

Eat with fork and knife or with fingers.Not recommended when eating with

potential employers.

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Corn on the Cob

NOT A WISE CHOICE

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Bacon

Crispy bacon – eat with fingers

Soft bacon – use knife and fork

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Bisque

A rich creamy soup typically

made with shellfish.

Avoid if sensitive to seafood or dairy products.

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Canapé

Small opened-faced toasts

served during receptions

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Consommé

A clear, broth based soup

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“Haricots verts”(ar-e-ko-'ver)

GREEN BEANS

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Crudités

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Who gives the Best Advice for the Job Search on your campus?

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When should you send a thank you note following your interview? Is it

appropriate to send your thank you note via email,

text, or mail?

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What are topics that should be considered inappropriate during a

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What’s the purpose of interviewing during a meal?

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What are the top 10 most common etiquette dinning mistakes?

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What is the appropriate attire for interviewing during a meal?

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When is it appropriate to address a recruiter or the CEO of your company

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Provide some examples of the best methods to prepare for the job

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Fact: The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees

“free speech” to all citizens. So, please provide some reasons why you should use discretion to your personal

brand on the social network sites?

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How important are career goals? Give some examples of career goals.

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Questions & Reflection

James W. Stuckert Career CenterUniversity of Kentucky 408 Rose Street Lexington, KY 40506

Tel: 859.257.2746 Fax: 859.323.1085Email: Lenroy.Jones@UKY.edu

Web: www.uky.edu/CareerCenter

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