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Dressing Guidelines
1.Ladies are allowed to let their bare arms,shoulders and/or a modest portion of décolletage to be visible,But exposed mid-riffs are strictly off limits,Almost no woman older than 20 ,or with a dress-size more than six can sit with her flabby tummy exposed without putting others off their food.Put it away!
2. Re dress code:Gentkemen are no longer expected to wear dinner jackets ,mores than pity.But if Ladies put on a nice dress ,do their hair and daub on make-up,middle-class men should pass on the standard JEANS(why Not Allowed)/cords-shirt jacket or an informal suit.Tucking oneself 'a shirt in is also obligatory for any male Nor on their summer holidays or young enough to attend kindergarten.

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How to communicate with the waiter

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Utensil Usage

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Things to remember for good first impressions

Always smile!

Beware of your body language – avoid crossing your arms, slouching and dragging your feet

Appropriate attire – Business casual is always a safe way to go when meeting with an employer, unless otherwise stated. Make sure your clothes are clean, wrinkle free and appropriate sizes.

Handshake – a good handshake should be firm but not bone crushing. Fingers should be together with thumb up and open.

Eye Contact – always make eye contact when speaking with someone and when shaking their hand

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The correct Table setting of dining etiquette

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What is dining etiquette?
It is the cultural norms governing an individual’s or a group’s behaviour when eating in public or private. It encompasses both manners, and procedures adopted while dining.
Why dining etiquette?
It gives others an insight into our upbringing and social manners and therefore affects the outward impression we project and show others. Learning proper dining etiquette is essential as it has an impact on our career.
What is social etiquette?
It is a code of behavior that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group.
The DOs and Dont's of dining etiquette
-Don't speak when your mouth is full
-Don't tell rude jokes during the meal
-Don't sneeze or cough openly
-Don't chew with your mouth open
-Do use the right utensil for each meal
-Cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing
-Be punctual and polite
If you wish to bring a guest as your partner, you should always check with the host first.
If you are the one hosting the party and a guest of yours arrives with an unexpected friend, be polite & courteous with them, and speak with your guest at another time
It is considered polite to take along a small gift like flowers,chocolate or champagne. These gifts are always appreciated.

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Why is dining etiquette important?
Etiquette affects almost every aspect of dining. How you eat and what you are wearing will affect other's opinion's about you. Your dining etiquette shows a lot about yourself. Without etiquette, you would embarrass yourself in front of others and they will judge you based on your dining etiquette.
What is dining etiquette?
Dining etiquette is an area of etiquette which pertains to dining, whether at home or out in a restaurant. Etiquette in general is a series of suggestions and rules for behavior which are designed to ensure that people behave consistently and within the norms of politeness.
What are the dos and don'ts of dining etiquette?
1. Don't eat before your host does
2. Don't put your elbows on the table.
3. Don't interrupt anybody talking at the dinner table
4. Do know which cutlery to use and how to use them
5. Do keep your cutlery close the line of your mouth
6. Do take small bites and chew with your mouth closed
What is social etiquette?
A code of behaviour according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group.
In Asia, you would have to use chopsticks to eat your food, the smaller end of the chopstick to eat an the larger end of your chopstick to serve people.
In Europe, you would have to hold your fork in your left hand and your knife in your right hand. The fork and knife must stay in the right positions throughout the whole dining experience. Europeans tend to be more strict than Americans when it comes to dining. No elbows on the table both hands must be above the table, so you can rest your wrists on the table top
Both cultures will require you to not push the food onto your spoon with your hand, and both cultures will require you to not tilt your chair backwards or forwards.