If I drop a fork while out to dinner at a restaurant, is it proper to wait for the waiter to pick it up?

Answer 1

Good Housekeeping's expert Peggy Post says:

When something falls off the table, such as food or a utensil, it's better to leave it there and mention the mishap to your server. Fumbling around the floor is not in keeping with a fine -- and sanitary -- dining experience. A caveat: If the dropped item creates a safety hazard, it should be removed so no one trips on it or is injured by it.

For more advice from Peggy, go to http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food/manners/

Answer 2

Hell pick it up, wipe it off then use it. No just kidding. If i dropped a fork, i would pick it up, then tell the waiter i needed another.

Answer 3

He may not have noticed it. I would say, pick it up, then call the waiter over and ask for another fork, explaining that you dropped it.

Answer 4

No, pick it up then ask for a new one. There won't be a waiter there to watch your every move. That would be like wanting the waiter to come by and wipe your mouth if you get something on it.

Answer 5

Do whatever you like in most restaurants, but don't pick up the fork at a five star fine dining establishment.

Answer 6

No, you dropped it, you pick it up. Unless you're a Hilton or a Trump and have someone waiting on you hand and foot. If you dropped a fork at home, would you wait for someone else to pick it up?

Answer 7

Oh crap...optimistically it grow to be no longer on purpose. If any harm resulted, i might take it to a criminal point. Take %. of the wear, witness statements, and keep all scientific costs. The police possibly could desire to have been reported as, and loose DINNER of path.

Answer 8

I would pick it up I think it would be rude to jus let it sit there on the floor collecting dust...someone no no one should be watching u every minute they do have other customers

Answer 9

not in my neighborhood, you will never get to eat if you wait