Jackson State University Career Guide

ETIQUETTE

Dinner Etiquette Business situations, such as a dinner job interview or eating out with employers or clients, call for dinner etiquette skills.

DO • Always pass to the right. • Stand up when your host arrives. • Cut one bit (meat, fruit or vegetable) at a time. • Spoon soup away from you. • Wait until everyone at your table has been served before you start eating. • Say “Please” and “Thank You” to the waiter. • Place your napkin in your lap as soon as you are seated. • Break bread and buns with your hands and butter one bite size piece at a time. • Place your napkin to the left of your plate when you finish your meal. • Write a thank-you note to your host.

DO NOT • Talk with food in your mouth. • Crumble crackers in your soup. • Push your plate away when you are finished with your meal. • Smoke during a meal.

Grooming Tips for Men and Women • Professional briefcase to carry extra copies of your resume or portfolio, keys, pen and breath mints • NO CELL PHONES - leave it in the car or at home • Avoid all distractions

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