Review Table Manners and Food Review by Ruth

Review: Table Manners and Food Review by Ruth Anderson British and American Culture 1

Review 1) Table manners in the West are generally designed to do what? – – – Avoid embarrassment Minimize disruptions Keep things clean Avoid the ugly Encourage polite relations between people 2

Review 2) The rules about how to hold a knife and fork are intended to what? – Keep them from looking threatening. 3

Review 3) At a formal dinner party what utensils do you use first? – Start with the utensils on the outside and work your way inward. 4

Review 4) At the beginning of a meal what do you do with your napkin? – You can unfold the napkin and place it on your lap. 5

Review 5) In the West, what should you never do with your mouth open? • Never chew with your mouth open. 6

Review 6) Do not ______ when you eat? • make loud noises 7

Review 7) In the West is it okay to smoke when dining out? • Do not smoke while dining out. 8

Review 8) What is the most popular food for breakfast in the West? • Breakfast cereal 9

Review 9) In the West what food is very popular for lunch? – Sandwiches are very popular for lunch. 10

Review 10) What do Westerners often eat after dinner? • Dessert 11

Review 11) Is coffee or tea more popular in Britain? • Tea is more popular in Britain. Coffee is more popular in the U. S. 12

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