Fine Dining Table Manners | Gizi Kuliner

Summary

This video takes viewers through the proper etiquette for a formal dining experience at a high-end restaurant. It covers essential table manners, including how to sit, interact with others, and use dining utensils appropriately. The script also explains the different courses in a fine dining setting, such as bread, appetizers, soups, main courses, and desserts. Key tips include how to properly use cutlery, maintain proper posture, and engage in polite conversation while dining. Overall, it’s a guide to navigating formal dining events with grace and respect.

Takeaways

• 😀 Proper seating etiquette at formal dinners includes sitting upright, with a gap of around 10 cm between the back and chair, and no leaning or slouching.
• 😀 It is important to wait for the host or the eldest person to sit before taking your seat at the table.
• 😀 Men should be gentlemen and help women sit by pulling out the chair and assisting them until they are comfortably seated.
• 😀 Keep elbows off the table and hands on your lap or at the sides to maintain proper table manners.
• 😀 Never leave your phone on the table. It should be kept in your pocket or bag to maintain focus on the dining experience.
• 😀 Speak in a moderate tone, ensuring your voice is only loud enough for the person you're conversing with.
• 😀 If you need to leave the table, always ask for permission, using polite phrases like 'I’ll be back shortly.'
• 😀 Start with the outermost utensils when eating, gradually working your way inward as the courses progress.
• 😀 Bread and butter are usually served at the beginning, with a dedicated knife for spreading the butter.
• 😀 Different types of wine glasses are used for different courses, with red wine for hearty dishes like beef, and white wine for lighter meals like chicken.
• 😀 For dessert, always use the appropriate utensils and eat with your mouth closed, ensuring minimal noise or mess.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The video focuses on dining etiquette, particularly during formal meals at a restaurant, covering proper seating, behavior, and use of dining utensils.

What is the first rule of seating etiquette discussed in the video?

The first rule is to sit upright and avoid leaning back or slouching. Your back should not touch the backrest, and there should be a space of about 10 cm between your back and the chair.

What is the importance of waiting to sit down at the table?

You should wait until the host or a senior person sits down before you. Men should also wait for women to sit first and help them with their chair.

What should you do if you need to leave the table during a formal meal?

If you need to leave the table, you should politely ask for permission and inform others, saying something like 'Excuse me, I’ll be back shortly.'

What is the proper way to use the napkin during a formal meal?

The napkin should be placed on your lap with the folded side facing your body. It should remain there until the meal is finished.

How should the dining utensils be used during the meal?

Utensils should be used starting from the outermost ones and moving inward with each course. The larger utensils are used for the main course, while smaller ones are for dessert.

What is the proper way to hold a glass during a formal meal?

You should never hold a glass by the base. Always hold it by the stem to avoid leaving fingerprints and to maintain the temperature of the drink.

What should you do if you are unsure of which utensil to use?

If unsure, simply use the outermost utensil first. The arrangement of utensils is done in the order of the courses, so starting from the outside ensures you use the correct utensil.

What is the correct way to cut and eat your main course?

When eating your main course, cut the food into bite-sized pieces and only cut one piece at a time. Avoid cutting all of it at once.

What should you do with your utensils when you are done eating?

When you finish eating, place the utensils parallel to each other on your plate, with the handles pointing towards 4 o’clock or 5 o’clock to indicate that you are done.