what is proper eitiquette in a restaurant?

Question

I have to do a project about eitiquette for a new immigrent in the 1890's so please respond witha basic instructional guide that is not longer than 5 paragraphs. I don't want you to do it for me just give me some ideas.

Answer 1

no spitting
no burping
no manual teeth cleaning
no scratching
no open mouth chewing

Answer 2

1890's? Well, strange though this may sound, "don't sneeze on the floor." I'm serious. And if you have to take a pill/powder/other form of medication, you leave the table and do it in private, preferably in the powder room/washroom (bathroom).

Also, between bites, you should let go of your fork and put your hands in your lap (reaching for a teacup is an appropriate alternative if you must). A napkin (cloth of course - no paper ones until the 1930's) should ALWAYS be spread on your lap, and a separate napkin used for your mouth. (In a lower-class restaurant, skip the one on the lap.)

No gulping, slurping, picking, poking, chugging, or taking large bites. Everything should be cut small (what we'd think of as "nibbling" or even "picking" today), and drinks should be sipped in small doses. Don't fidget - sit with your feet on the floor and hands in your lap when you're not eating.

These are basic rules for women - I'm sure there were discrepancies for men except in the higher classes, which I doubt your immigrant is (most weren't).

Hope this helps, and good luck with your project!

Answer 3

Proper etiquette for a restaurant in the 1890's?

Mostly a men's time frame. Everything catered to men because women didn't have many rights. Women were lower class.

After a meal, men and women were separated for social activities. Men to one room where they could imbibe, smoke, fart, tell raunchy jokes, that sort of thing. Women to another room so they could "chat" nicely and socialize with other women.

A new immigrant in the 1890's probably could never afford to go to a restaurant. And probably would never have been allowed inside anyway. They would have been the kitchen help.

Answer 4

Here are some basics



1.Eating utensils are used from the outside in. Dessert forks/spoons are placed at the top of the plate.
2.Everything to your right you drink. Everything to your left you eat.
3.When you don't know what utensil to use, watch what your host does and follow suit.
4.When you have finished, leave your plate where it is in the place setting. Do not push your plate away from you. Lay your fork and knife diagonally across your plate and side-by-side. The knife and fork should be placed as if they are pointing to the numbers 10 and 4 on a clock face.
5.Place the napkin in your lap immediately after the last person has been seated at your table.
6.Do not shake it open.
7.If the napkin is large put the fold toward your waist.
8.If you must leave the table during the meal be sure to put the napkin on your chair or to the left of your plate.
9.When you are finished eating, place the napkin to the right of the plate.
10.Begin eating only after everyone has been served.
11.Bring food to your mouth, not your mouth to the food.
12.Chew with your mouth closed.
13.Always scoop food away from you.
14.Do not leave a spoon in the cup, use the saucer or plate instead.
15.Taste before seasoning.
16.Cut food one piece at a time.
17.Do not use a toothpick, or apply makeup at the table.
18.Do not talk with your mouth full.
19.Take small bites so you can carry on a conversation without the delay of chewing and swallowing large amounts of food.

Answer 5

no elbows on the table, place settings, the order of the knife and fork, but you also have to think about the 1890's not a lot of refinement in the cities that had such an influx of people. but well normal tables manners and an explination of how to order would be a great start

Answer 6

To behave in a normal way as if you are eating in your house.Do not forget that all those who are sitting there or serving you will not be original in their behavior so you should be the only original one.

Answer 7

The Etiquette Expert of 1890: Ladies, lift your skirts (ankle-high only, please). Gentleman, tip your hats ..

You might be able to find something on the internet.

Answer 8

napkin in life
sit up straight
dont chew with your mouth open
dont drink something until youre done swallowing

Answer 9

always have your little pinkie out when holding a glass
put a napkin on your lap
never eat all your food

Answer 10

Sit up straight.