The document discusses the origins and importance of etiquette. It began with signs posted in King Louis XIV's garden instructing people not to walk on the grass. The word "etiquette" evolved from these signs. Common etiquette mistakes are discussed, along with the importance of manners, respecting others, and behaving appropriately in social situations. The remainder of the document focuses on dining etiquette, including table settings, seating arrangements, and proper etiquette for eating soup, salad, bread, tea/coffee and more. Frequently asked questions about dining etiquette are also addressed.

1. Etiquette What is Etiquette? Etiquette relates to a code of behaviour among people within an organisation, group or society

2. But have you ever wondered how it all began? Who made these rules?? Are they really that important???

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10. A quick glance at the table setting

11. A quick glance at the seating arrangement

18. MANAGING SOUP Q: Is it correct to say, ‘I have eaten my soup’? Meal Management A: Yes, soup is ‘eaten’; it is inappropriate to use ‘drink’ when referring to soup, no matter how clear the soup might be. Click here for more!

22. Meal Management MANAGING SOUP Q: To show that I am not yet through with my soup, where should I place my soup spoon? A: In the soup bowl. Click here for more!

23. Meal Management A: Never leave your spoon in the soup cup or bowl; place it on the saucer MANAGING SOUP Q: Where should I place the spoon after finishing my soup? Click here for more!

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