Title: Practice standard dining etiquette.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory I (19903-6) > Section: Understanding Nutrition and Wellness

Practice should include

- setting a table (e.g., family, buffet, plate service)
- waiting for other diners to be served before starting to eat
- asking for food to be passed, rather than reaching for it
- using utensils properly
- lifting food to the mouth while maintaining good posture
- talking only when food has been swallowed
- referring to published etiquette guidelines
- explaining the importance of table manners.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why is standard dining etiquette important?
- Why might dining etiquette be important during a business meeting?
- How is dining etiquette different in other countries?

Communication

- What resources are available to locate information about dining etiquette?
- How is nonverbal communication involved in dining etiquette?

Leadership

- How does dining etiquette differ from situation to situation?
- How can you be a role model for good dining etiquette?

Management

- What would mealtime be like if there was no dining etiquette?