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Tips to Look Classy When Eating at a Restaurant

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Superb cuisine, hand-selected wines, and customized service are all part of the ine dining experience. Eating a delectable meal in a nice dining establishment necessitates the use of etiquette practices that are centuries old.

Remember these six suggestions and strategies for a memorable meal the next time you commemorate a special occasion with a great dining experience.

1. WEAR YOUR PRESTIGIOUS OUTFIT

A fine dining restaurant’s dress code is usually business casual, casual elegance, or formal clothing with simple nail polish or cosmetic glitter. To ensure that you and your guests are dressed suitably, we recommend contacting the restaurant ahead of time to clarify their expectations.

2. TURN YOUR PHONE OFF

Ensure your phone is turned off before entering a formal eating establishment. Texting during a meal is regarded quite impolite. Place your keys, phone, and handbag on the floor, beneath the table, rather than on the table itself.

3. WHEN TOASTING, NEVER CLINK GLASSES.

Are you planning on toasting the evening? Do not clink your glasses together; simply raise them. Clinking could break the glassware and cause a disturbance to other guests. When shouting cheers, make eye contact with your eating mates.

4. EXERCISE GOOD POSSIBILITIES

Sit erect with your feet on the floor and never put your elbows on the table for excellent dining etiquette. When drinking from a glass, keep your gaze away from the rest of the restaurant. Keep your gaze fixed on the glass instead.

5. BE AWARE OF YOUR NAPKIN.

Fold the napkin in half with the wrinkle facing you before placing it on your lap as you sit down at the table. Never wipe stains, instead dab or blot them with a napkin. Keep all stains on the inside of the napkin by closing it.

Just excuse yourself if you need to leave the table to visit the restroom – never explain why! Place your napkin on your chair to indicate that you haven’t finished your meal yet.

6. USE APPROPRIATE CUTLERY

Starting on the outside and working your way in is a good rule of thumb. Salad forks and soup spoons are served first, followed by your entrée fork. Instead of scraping with a shovel, dining etiquette dictates that you spear food with your fork. When making gestures to your partners, avoid using utensils.

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