Pairing food and wine matters in France: red wine with red meat and white wine with seafood. Say Sante (cheers) when toasting, hold your glass near the base, and make eye contact when clinking...
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Make seating arrangement based on shared interests, couples across each other, singles beside each other, and kids on their table. Consider dietary restrictions and language when preparing guest...
Hold the glass by the stem when giving a toast at dinner, and make eye contact. Introduce yourself and speak with clarity. Keep the toast short, sincere, and appropriate to the occasion. Mind your...
A European formal table setting includes a dinner plate, salad plate, bread plate, three forks, three knives, and two spoons. An informal setting may have fewer utensils, while a basic setting may...
Restaurant table settings can be basic, formal, or casual. The basic setting is common in family restaurants and casual events. The formal setting is popular in black-tie weddings and formal events....
American dining style is more casual and relaxed, with a focus on practicality and convenience. In contrast, British table manners are more formal and traditional, with an emphasis on proper...