The document discusses proper table manners and etiquette. It provides guidance on preparing invitations, arranging the table setting, and behaviors at the table. Key points covered include using RSVP on invitations, placing different glasses from left to right, and etiquette rules like keeping elbows off the table and turning off phones during meals. The document aims to educate on formal dining customs and polite interactions around the table.

2. APEBERU
JUNE 28, 2012
LIMA
TOPIC III
THE TABLE
Lecturers: Ing. Margarita Mondragón
Mag. Gabriela Basurco Espezúa

3. INVITATIONS
 R.S.V.P. - Répondez, s’il vous plaît - Telephone: 451 XXXX
French acronym for responding if you accept or reject an
invitation
 S.S.C. Se suplica contestar (Please answer)
 S.E. - Solo excusas (Only excuses) – Telephone: 556 XXXX
 P.M. - (pour mémoire = reminder ). If the invitation was made by
telephone, is customary to send a card to confirm it with the
initials PM
 Reply as soon as you receive an invitation

4. GUEST LIST
 a. Affinities: cultural, intellectual, labour
 b. Restrictions: dietary, religious, personal (a
newly divorced couple, for example)
 c. Send out invitations in advance
 d. Make sure that everyone will come and if one
fails at the last minute, you can invite a close
relative
 e. Any other?

5. PREPARING THE TABLE
Glasses Sitting Wine & Champagne

6. Cutlery, glasses and dish ware

7. “Good manners TABLE MANNERS best education
will open doors that the
cannot.” - Clarence Thomas
You will notice that your bread plate and knife are
to your left.

8. Main course knife Main course knife
and fork at rest and fork finished

9. GOOD TABLE MANNERS
How to Follow British Table Manners
 Manners are possibly the cornerstone of British society
and table manners are no exception. Most Brits strictly
follow table manners, as they are rigorously scrutinized
in British culture, particularly when eating out and at
social events. If you are traveling to Britain, it pays to
be aware of and follow British table manners or you
could risk appearing rude and vulgar to the natives.
 eHow Culture & Society Editor

10. THE MENU
FAST FOOD? HEALTHY FOOD?

11. A toast
 CHEERS!
 TCHIN, TCHIN!
 KAN PAI !
 À VOTRE SANTÉ! (in birthdays, ceremonies, never
at table)
 PROST!
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12. TOASTS: Cheers!

13. Other toasts
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14. DRINKS

15. GLASSES
Glasses on the
table:
 Left: water
 Then: red wine
 Next: white wine
 Right: champagne
 Avoid placing broken
or dispaired glasses
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17. The diagram below is your guide when arranging
your formal place settings:
1- Napkin 2- Salad fork 3-
Dinner fork 4- Dessert fork &
spoon 5- Bread and butter
plate with spreader 6- Dinner
plate 7- Dinner knife 8-
Teaspoon 9- Soup spoon 10-
Cocktail fork 11- Water glass
12- Wine glass (red wine) 13-
Wine glass (white wine) 14-
Coffee cup and saucer

18. SOME DO’S AND DON’TS AT TABLE
Do unfold your napkin when host unfolds his/her napkin.
Do keep elbows off the table.
Do wait until your host is seated and served before eating
Don’t use profanity for any reason.
Don’t talk about controversial subjects such as politics
and religion.
Do turn off cell phones before meal begins.
Do pass food from the left to the right.
Don’t use a toothpick or apply makeup at the table.
Don’t leave your spoon in your soup bowl or cup.
Don't blow on your food to cool it off. If it is too hot to eat,
wait.

19. Behaviour
 Sit up straight
 Visible hands
 Napkin on lap
 Cell phone off
 Eating and drinking
in moderation
 Tobacco banned
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