Table Manners 101: 5 Must Know Dining Etiquette Tips

Table Manners 101: 5 Must Know Dining Etiquette Tips | by Myka Meier

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The Plaza Hotel's Official Etiquette Instructor teaches 5 table manners you should know before your next formal meal!" Impress clients, dates, family and friends with these easy to learn tips!
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@hameley12 2 жыл бұрын

Myka, I absolutely enjoy this kind of vlog! Just two years ago I found your channel and Jamila's etiquette channel. I went online and found a few (cheap looking) but elegant dinnerware, and even restaurant white napkins. I didn't know those were sold quite cheaply! By watching your videos and following along I have been teaching myself and my two nieces how to eat properly. We call it "Lunchtime play" and in the afternoon we call it "Tea Party Time". They love it! I used to hold onto the bread, butter knife and even the teaspoon the wrong way now I know how to do so with elegance. Thank you for posting these amazing videos!

@beverlytaylor4264 4 жыл бұрын

I truly love and appreciate these videos!!

@nicolepettit5120 3 жыл бұрын

My late grandmother was meticulous about putting her napkin either on her chair for a break or on the table when she was done. I guess she was right that it is proper etiquette.

@kathleenmathews6096 Жыл бұрын

I know putting the napkin on the chair is acceptable but I don’t want a dirty napkin on fabric but more importantly , I don’t want my napkin placed where people have placed their butts. Just my take on it.

@mariahgrumet5686 4 жыл бұрын

Myka, I am hosting afternoon tea in a few weeks for my birthday. Could you make a video on tips for being a great hostess :) xoxo

@isabel6554 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Myka, thanks for the videos. I am enjoying your channel and just finished reading your modern etiquette book. One thing I noticed you did not address here or in the book is this common situation: how to use your fork and knife when you eat a dish consisting of items you cut as well as items you cannot cut or stab with your fork. Example: chicken and rice/peas/lentils/beans, etc. I was always told the proper way is to continue to hold your fork on your left hand and your knife on your right hand throughout the entire meal, but when it comes time to scoop the rice you turn your fork and hold it as you would a spoon and also use the knife to help get the food on top of the fork. Can you please confirm? Thank you and keep up the good and fun work!

@MakeItSo_ST 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this wonderful refresher. Do you have any suggestions for someone who doesn't want to place the napkin in the seat? I have always hated the idea of placing my napkin in the chair where untold scores of bottoms have been placed, then returning to may seat and putting that same napkin near my mouth. To my mind, it's so unsanitary, and I refuse to do it. To avoid this, I either never leave the table or request a fresh napkin from the server (usually after pretending to drop it 🤦🏾‍♀️). Surely, there's a better way. Thank you!

@itzelramos7386 4 жыл бұрын

This really makes sense. I agree!

@julia9557 3 жыл бұрын

I think just put it on the table next to your plate 😊 I agree it's gross!

@denasharpe2393 3 жыл бұрын

Place it near your water glass

@morighani 2 жыл бұрын

get over it snob

@corieyferguson767 2 жыл бұрын

Lol! I came here for this exact comment because I’m the same way! I just cannot bring myself to use a napkin that was in a seat that many behinds have been.

@angeladrouvalakis8446 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos. I truly appreciate you

@lastpidigit9 4 жыл бұрын

Myka, I am wondering what we should do in this situation: if I am speaking to my colleague at the table and in the middle of the conversation, our server comes to (refill glass, take a plate away, etc), do I stop my conversation and wait until server leaves? Do I continue talking uninterrupted? Thank you! LOVE YOUR CONTENT!

@mykameier7474 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you’re enjoying it thank you for watching! ❤️ You can continue talking to your friend but always acknowledge the server with a head nod, gesture of thanks, or a simple “thank you” and then you can continue the conversation. I hope this helps! 🥰

@ladyofspa 9 ай бұрын

I dislike when the server interrupts to ask questions especially if it's a critical point in a conversation.

@maknae4120 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this amazing video Myka!!! Hoping for more etiquette videos!!❤️😊

@jkjlh08 3 жыл бұрын

Great fun watching this, I think I’m in love... thanks

@thuytienngonguyen2089 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thank you!

@icysweetness Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these tips.

@annetterum 4 жыл бұрын

It’s really useful video. Thank you.

@Miljepilje 4 жыл бұрын

great tips🥰

@princesslynaborealis 11 ай бұрын

These are good tips.

@theserialbunny424 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this KZfaq Chanel

@MrHarrycs 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the good tips and information you share. I hope to learn postures and manners that apply for men too.

@mykameier7474 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you're enjoying it! I will absolutely be posting etiquette videos for men as well, thank you for watching!

@xinnizhang5088 3 жыл бұрын

Really like your videos, thank you ! I learned a lot

@mykameier7474 3 жыл бұрын

🥰 I’m so glad you found it helpful!

@sherryedwards695 4 жыл бұрын

Oh oh I think I have some homework!!! Great tips and great video. Much thanks again.

@mykameier7474 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 💕

@farhanabm1528 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u dear

@corieyferguson767 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a video on how to properly eat pasta? Like fettuccine Alfredo or spaghetti etc?

@lesliecarnes8775 3 жыл бұрын

Myka I love your videos! Thank you! One question please? If I amjust having wine at a restaurant is it necessary to put a napkin in my lap?

@jonaxy2179 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the great and informative video! May I ask, how do I hold a spoon correctly? Kind gegards! :)

@joecrosby3933 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Myka. Thanks for these informative videos! Can I ask you about eating risotto? Is it ok put the fork in my right hand and scoop?

@mrschake5683 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Mika! I really enjoy your content and I’ve learned a lot so far, could you please do a video on how to eat pizza with a fork and knife? Thank you!!

@mykameier7474 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you're enjoying it! What a great idea! Absolutely going on my list :) Thank you for watching!

@ClaraMStein Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your helpful video! Could you make a video on how to eat rice and such food? Thank you.

@tplayspiano 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, what do you do with your silverware when the plate you have used for appetizers is removed by the server and you have no other plate to set them on. I have been setting my fork on the table and resting the knife in the tines of the fork but I hate to set silverware directly on the table like that. Any thoughts?

@edwardsmith4500 3 жыл бұрын

Myka can you recommend an elocutionist?

@bridgetwebb4619 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Myka. Has the finished position for cutlery changed? I have heard and seen the <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="300">5:00</a> PM position on the plate when you are finished eating. :)

@Lolaschulman 4 жыл бұрын

💞💞

@Runner8617 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, funny but serious question; as you bring the fork with food up to your mouth, if some of the food falls on the table, what should you do?? Pick it up with your fingers? With your fork? Leave it by your plate? Wipe it with your napkin off the table?

@Runner8617 2 жыл бұрын

I get so SOO nervous when eating in public, formal or not, that I am much more clumsy and drop food either on the table or my lap. Also another question I have is: is it impolite NOT to eat while at a formal dinner/event? I had a traumatizing situation growing up as a little girl when I was bullied and humiliated in front of everyone at Thanksgiving dinner, and ever since then I have a very very difficult time eating in front of people and lose my appetite completely!! Is it wrong to not eat at all and just sip water/juice to act like you are eating?

@mrsglitter8373 3 жыл бұрын

Are these tips the same for both men and women or just women?

@Lifestylewithadela 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't know I should place my napkin in the chair if I just go to the ladies room... Thank you for the wonderful video!

@lorrainepereverziev7029 Жыл бұрын

So with regard to cutting and putting the cut piece into your mouth, what if you have something such as horseradish to dip your meat in? Do you then set the knife down and move the fork to your right hand? Secondly, if there was a spoon used during the meal for, let’s say, a baked potato, where is the spoon placed in relation to the “V” when resting?

@mrubio322 Жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@luidgi4429 4 жыл бұрын

🧡🧡🧡

@RupertFoulmouth 4 жыл бұрын

When eating from a clamshell togo container should i fold the lid to the left, right or straight back away from me?

@nelsycardozo 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Myka, I would really appreciate your tips in spanish or some else could be translete your work!!!

@homiekeen23 2 жыл бұрын

What style is this? Continental? Or..?..

@DanielMartinez-ft4zo 2 жыл бұрын

who here from Texas Tech >? represent

@kikidimitraka9776 Жыл бұрын

Παρακαλω θα μπορούσατε να βάλετε υπότιτλους στην Ελληνική γλώσσα..; Θα το εκτιμουσα παρά πολυ..!!! Μαθαίνω πολλά πραγματα από σας που κάνουν την συνήθειες μου πιο σωστές κ αισθητικά πιο όμορφες… Τα αγγλικά μου είναι δυστυχώς ‘φτωχα’… Εγώ θα περιμενω… ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@sylviae6259 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you could do a video on eating sushi correctly. Using chopsticks correctly. I think it would be helpful.

@cindywitty8646 3 жыл бұрын

I just saw a video about the proper way of cutting meat. Are you suppose to only cut in one direction? And, I was always taught to cut my piece of meat, put my knife down, turn my fork around and pick up my fork & then the meat & eat it. Is that not a proper way? Am I doing it wrong? Help ~ 😳

@DatesGalore 3 жыл бұрын

Why shouldn't a menu be picked up from the table when reviewing it?

@alizaaksheikh 4 жыл бұрын

I'm firstttttt

@krisdoor6905 3 жыл бұрын

Never put a used napkin on the chair! If it is upholstered and there is any food, grease, etc., on the napkin, you may damage the upholstery. It is much easier to clean a dirty tablecloth than a dirty chair.

@Crystallian101 4 жыл бұрын

if your plate is still full, how do you fit the utensils on the plate signaling break?

@StevenHughes-hr5hp 4 күн бұрын

That is not the correct way to hold cutlery. The fork is curved specifically so you can scoop things up. From peas to white flaky fish to rice and beans stabbing does not work on most things.. Try stabbing ng mashed potatoes soaked in gravy. Most meals do not really require a knife and those that do generally require a steak knife.

@MariaM-wl8ks 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't realize there were people who didn't know how to use a knife and fork.

@ber1779 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone knows how, but the holding position is not universal. Maybe you’ll know this; Is it rude to eat with the fork’s prongs down once you’ve cut the meat?

@MariaM-wl8ks 3 жыл бұрын

@@ber1779 that’s a ridiculous question, I don’t get it. Of course you can always eat with the fork prongs facing down. You cut one bite at a time.

@Peony25001 3 жыл бұрын

@@ber1779 Hi Ber, excellent question! I am Canadian and we were taught to always keep the fork prongs down until you are finished, which is when you place the knife and fork at the 5 o'clock (4 in some countries) position. It may be different in your country, but I'm sure that if you are polite and friendly no one will notice. 😊

@Scott-got-caught 3 жыл бұрын

Ok but what's the point of me learning this if everyone around me is a slob. Western culture is less ettiquite and more casual eat with your fingers/talk with your mouth full and even eat while your driving. I've never met anyone with ettiquite

@Scott-got-caught 3 жыл бұрын

@@notanotherseahorse8369 🤔

@kathycusumano2445 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣soooo true

@vonpfrentsch 10 ай бұрын

Never ever put your napkin on the chair for a pause, this is the biggest faux-pas you can make. This is not at all Western etiquette, but solely american behaviour.