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Where should I put my napkin at the completion of the meal?

At the completion of a meal, carefully place the napkin at the left of your place setting or if the plates have been cleared, place the napkin in the centre without actually refolding to original state.
When you have some food in your mouth that you don’t want to swallow, what should you do?
Move the food forward with your tongue onto the fork and place it back on the side of your plate.
When do I use the salad fork?
When served a salad as the main entrée, use your dinner fork or entrée fork.  Also, if your salad is served as a side dish on your main entrée plate, use your dinner fork. Otherwise, use your salad fork for your salad!
Who pays the bill when dining out?
When entertaining a guest, such as when out for dinner or cocktails, the person who extended the invitation (regardless of gender) is responsible for paying the bill.
When a man calls off a wedding, should the woman give the engagement ring back to him?
Yes, it is polite and customary for the woman to return the engagement ring.
What is considered appropriate and customary dress for men and women for a dinner party when the invitation states “Cocktail” attire?
A dark well-tailored suit for men and a black or jewel-toned knee- or tea-length dress for women would be appropriate for cocktail attire.
When shopping at a department store, who gets on/off an elevator first when the doors open, the people in the elevator or the people waiting for the elevator.
Wait until all passengers have exited an elevator before trying to enter the elevator. Department store elevators can be extremely crowded and this act of patience will benefit everyone by preventing unnecessary hostility.
With the changing gender roles in our society, who opens the door, the male or the female?
The person who reaches the door first, regardless of gender, is responsible for holding the door open for others.
When ordering take out food from a restaurant by telephone, is it necessary to tip?
No, it is not necessary to tip in this situation.
Is it impolite to ask an executive of a company for payment of outstanding invoices?
For services rendered, it is not considered impolite to request payment. However, you should first contact your billing representative before approaching the executives or principals of the company.
Can I exchange business cards while dining?
Business cards should never be exchanged while dining. This is true at even the most informal dining situations.
Are speakerphones rude?
No, simply ask permission before putting a person on the telephone’s speakerphone.
Who calls back when disconnected on the telephone?
When there is poor telephone connection or when you are disconnected, the individual who originated/initiated the call is responsible for calling back the other party.
Is it considered rude to take a sip of your drink while still chewing?
It is considered good manners to wait until you have finished chewing and have swallowed your food before taking a sip of your beverage.
Is it proper for a woman to apply lipstick at the table after a meal?
It is appropriate for a woman to excuse herself and apply lipstick in a private area such as a restroom.
When should the host/hostess of a dinner party be served?
The host hostess of a dinner party should be the last one served. If the meal is getting cold, the host/hostess may state something to the effect, “Please begin while the food is still warm”.
When dining at a fine restaurant should you eat different types of food on your plate individually or eat all the food groups together?
It is appropriate to eat all items together as the different foods complement one another.
When eating meat, should you cut one piece, put your knife down, then eat the piece, or should you cut all of your meat up first, and then eat the meat?
When eating meat, always cut and eat one small piece at a time. If you are eating American style, you may put your knife down, switch your fork to your other hand and eat your bite. If you are eating continental style, you may cut the piece of meat and eat it without setting your knife on your plate.