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posted May 01, 2012 in Etiquette & Manners / Dining / by Terry Pithers / 0 comments

What is the Etiquette for Cutting a Salad?

Are you even allowed to cut it?
And if so, how do you cut a salad?

Q.

Dear Dining Etiquette Expert, I have heard that you're not supposed to cut your salad. Is this proper table manners and have you got any tips on how you're supposed to eat it if you can't cut it?
- E. Benes (Big salads are killing me)

A.

This is a common question that I'm asked at most of our business dining seminars. Many people think they're not supposed to cut their salads.

Where did this don't cut your...

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posted Feb 14, 2012 in Etiquette & Manners / Dining / by Terry Pithers / 5 comments

Tacos for a Business Lunch?

Tips on when and how to smoothly eat a taco

I love tacos, but I would never order them at a first-time lunch with a business client. Why? Because they are too darn messy to eat. In my dining etiquette presentations my advice is for people to choose foods that are easy to eat with a knife and fork. That way you can look polished and professional while eating.

Unfortunately tacos do not fall into this category. (Next time you're eating a taco look at yourself in the mirror. Maybe you better...

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posted Jan 26, 2012 in Etiquette & Manners / Dining / by Terry Pithers / 0 comments

Straw Etiquette and Table Manners Mistakes

How to look like an adult when using a straw

Q.

My husband is driving me crazy. I took him to your dining etiquette class put on by the University of Alberta alumni. It was a great evening and his table manners have improved immensely. But he still has one annoying habit that you didn't address. When he drinks with a straw, he uses it just like a little child. Please give him some tips on how to use a straw properly. He'll listen to you.

- The last straw

A.

Why is it that people...

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