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Follow these 22 dining etiquettes at fancy restaurants to leave a lasting impression

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Follow these 22 dining
etiquettes at fancy restaurants to leave a lasting impression

Take pictures of your food

Take pictures of your food
However, this rule should apply only when you aren't in a business meeting with clients.

Know where to place your napkin

Know where to place your napkin

Butter bread on your plate, not above

Butter bread on your plate, not above

Don't reach across the table to sample your companion's food

Don

Sit up straight, and keep your arms (including elbows) off the table

Sit up straight, and keep your arms (including elbows) off the table

Don't yell at the waiter

Don

Always break bread with your hands

Always break bread with your hands

Do not use the napkin as a tissue

Do not use the napkin as a tissue

The host should always pay

The host should always pay

Send back food that is not properly food

Send back food that is not properly food

Order the same number of courses as your companion

Order the same number of courses as your companion

Don't place your utensils on the side of your plate when you're done eating

Don

Leaving the dining room

Leaving the dining room
While leaving the dining room, make eye contact with the host and leave only when everyone is done.

Always say "please" and "thank you" to wait staff

Always say "please" and "thank you" to wait staff

Don't start a business conversation before the conclusion of the entrée

Don

Wipe your fingers and mouth often with your napkin

Wipe your fingers and mouth often with your napkin

Don't put your cell phone, keys, or purse on the table

Don

Let the guests order first

Let the guests order first
Also if they give you the freedom to order ask them for preferences and allergies.

Wait until everyone else has been served before starting to eat

Wait until everyone else has been served before starting to eat

Don't retrurn the wine

Don

Cut one piece of meat or fish at a time on your plate and eat it before cutting the next one

Cut one piece of meat or fish at a time on your plate and eat it before cutting the next one

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