Dining Etiquettes 001

As per say Valentine's around the corner, let's train ourselves better so as not to fall flat. If you are invited to dine with others. We have just three more Fridays. And this is the first Friday countdown . 

Let's get to business.

Do's and Dont's of a Dining(Home and Away)

• Do not place your bag on the table

Ladies! Mind if I scream? Don't place your bags on the table nor the floor. It can be behind you on your chair. 

If you are dining at someone's house, they would provide a place to hang your bag. 

• Sit up with your back upright. 

It makes you feel confident, elegant, classy. Don't slouch on your chair. Sit up your spine upright. And this is how you can place your bag behind you. 

• Do not yell or shout the name of the waiter when you want to place your order. 

A competent restaurant would be on standby when you are seated. 

Try and establish eye contact with the waiter. If they don't, kindly signal by raising your hand. Here's to a restaurant. 

It would distrupt the flow of the dining and draw unnecessary attention. 

Likewise at home, you would be served. Calm down 

• When you are through with the menu, close it and drop it on the table. 

The waiter would know you have made up your mind on what you want and come ASAP.

• Ladies shouldn't stand up to approach the manager on the food.

Should in case the waiters didn't come on time to pick up the menu and they have ignored all the eye signals, The guy should get up and approach them. 

• Put all phones away. 

Do not put phones on the table. They belong in your bag or pockets and be turned off. 

It creates a distraction. And shows you don't want to be around or with others. And on silence. 

It shows your guest or partners that you respect them. 

• If you must use your phone, take permission to take pictures and put it back away.

 If your phone rings while dining, do not answer it. Just pick it up, put it on silence. 

It leaves a lasting impression. 

There would be a time for selfie to be taken.

• When you need to poo, Get up and say "excuse me please, I'll be right back"

Do not mention toilet or restroom when you need to. 

It's wrong because others have phobia for it. It easily irritates them.

• Do not apply make up on the table.

Excuse yourself to the ladies and do all you need to do there.

• Do not yawn or sneeze at the dining table. 

Yeah, they are reflex actions. But most times, they can be controlled. 

If it's uncontrollable, do it in a classic manner. 

Put your hand on your mouth slightly

Some can even pollute the air while dining!! Ah! Desist from such act. 😂😂😂

• Be polite to everyone serving you!

We understand you feel so high and mighty when eating out. But be polite towards that waiter. Even to your partner. 

So let's start preparing for February 14 now oh. Practice at home pliz. And I look forward to seeing your comments. What new thing did you learn?