Flyer for First Time Diners
Caroline Ervin
i. What to do when you are immediately seated.
Pick up your Napkin, place neatly on your lap.
ii. Define the following: a la carte and a la mode
a la carte: listing or serving food that can be ordered as separate items, rather than part of a set meal
a la mode:Served with ice cream
iii. How to get a waiter’s attention.
Slightly raise your hand
iv. What is gratuity and how you should figure it on bill.
Gratuity is a tip given to a waiter. Just figure out what 10% of the bill is.
v. What you should do when you finish each course.
Neatly set aside your plate/dish so your server knows you are done.
vi. 5 other helpful hints while dining out.
- Don't put Elbows on the table
- Don't eat with your mouth open
- Use please, thank you, and your welcome
- Don't Smack your food
- Don't Slurp your Drink