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Business Etiquette & Professionalism Tip Sheet

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Content Inside: Copyright 2005 Career Services University of Waterloo __________________________________________ ____________________________________ Business Etiquette & Professionalism Tip Sheet __________________________________________ ____________________________ Dining Napkin 1. Place your napkin on your lap as soon as you sit down. 2. If you have to leave the table during the meal leave your napkin on your chair or to the right of your plate. 3. Never tuck your napkin into your collar (belt is okay). 4. Do not re-fold your used napkin when you are finished your meal. 5. Do not use your napkin to wipe your face (or nose!). Use it to gently dab at your mouth. Ordering 1. Wait for the host to order unless he/she directs you to go first. 2. Don't order the most expensive item on the menu and stay away form messy foods. such as spaghetti or other foods that are difficult to eat such as shellfish. 3. Don't order alcohol unless your host does. Never order more than one. Utensils 1. Use utensils from the outside - in. 2. The "rest" position for your utensils is crossed on your plate with the fork tines pointing down. This tells the waiter that you are not finished. 3. When you have finished eating place them side by side pointing to the 11 o'clock position. 4. Never leave the spoon in the cup or soup bowl after using it. Put it on the saucer. 5. Used utensils should never touch the table. Passing Food Items 1. Always pass the salt and pepper together even if only one is requested. 2. If you are asked to pass something (eg. salt and pepper rolls) don't use it/take some first before passing (unless the person requesting it invites you to). 3. Pass items in a counter-clockwise direction (ie. to the right). Eating 1. Spoon your soup away from you. Quietly sip from the side of the spoon. 2. If soup is too hot wait for it to cool before eating. Don't blow on it. 3. Never crumble crackers into your soup. Take a bite of the crack ...

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