Table Manner Session, FOODISTA 2010

STPPH inviting the women of Dharma Wanita Tangerang District Association to participate in Table Manner session on Foodista 2010.

Dharma Wanita women

Table manner session

Table Manner Session, FOODISTA 2010 – STPPH inviting the women of Dharma Wanita Tangerang District Association to participate in Table Manner session on Foodista 2010. Table Manner that was shown on the occasion was eating habits adopted from French society. Ethics of eating discussed ranging from how to use napkins and eating utensils, eating bread, eating soup, until the ethics on using cell phone at the dinner table by outstanding students of hospitality. One of the interesting tips discussed are ways to eat soup, “At the time we spooning the soup, the droplets under the soup spoon has to be attached to the plate. Strictly forbidden to blow the hot soup, it’s very rude in the culture of any country.” said the instructor. Also presents Chairman of Dharma Wanita Tangerang District Association, Ny. Hj. Lily Hermansyah. “The event was very good, we are served like queens. Besides good food, the students looked very skilled. Hopefully, coming home from here these women can apply it at home,” she said. (sar)

Some other practical tips:

1. Foot position should be tight, not cross-legged.
2. Start from the food that located the closest to the body.
3. Towels only used to wipe your mouth, not to clean anything else.
4. Food toward the mouth, not mouth toward the food.
5. Do not take food on the plates of others.
6. If you want to add a drink, offers drinks beforehand at the person next to you.
7. Do not put your elbows on the table.
8. When you want to pick up the phone, ask permission first from the invitor.
9. Cut the bread into small pieces before eaten.

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