How to enter a restaurant according to etiquette
When you come to the restaurant, don't rush. At the entrance you will be greeted by the head waiter or administrator who will lead you to your reserved or free table. There are also several unspoken rules:
- You can arrive before your friends. If the group is small, you can wait outside for them to come in together.
- The man who arrived before his companion must warn the hostess that he will not be alone. The girl will be met and escorted to a table.
You can sit at a table with friends only after you have received their invitation. Try to avoid intrusiveness.
The etiquette for serving VIP guests in a restaurant does not differ much from the standard rules. If you haven't met the head waiter, don't look for a table on your own. Wait a couple of minutes, they will definitely take care of you.
In the lobby
And so, a young couple enters the restaurant. The gentleman must hold the front door and let the lady go forward. Then help her take off her coat and give her time to preen herself in front of the mirror. At this time, you can undress yourself and put your outerwear in the wardrobe.
A man must remove his hat at the entrance. And put it on after leaving the restaurant.
In front of the mirror in the lobby, you are only allowed to straighten your hair with your hands. If more significant manipulations are necessary, you can go to the ladies' room for a while. Or men's if you need to straighten your tie.
How to behave at a restaurant table
Restaurant etiquette at the table involves more than just the correct use of cutlery. When you haven't made a reservation in advance, you need to select everything on the spot. If you come to dinner together, the menu is immediately offered to the lady. She can ask her companion to make a choice for her.
It is also worth remembering that:
- You can start the meal after the dishes have been served to everyone sitting at the table.
- The waiter uncorks the bottles.
- Are you allergic to specific foods? Don’t hesitate to ask about the ingredients of dishes you don’t know.
If cutlery falls on the floor, restaurant etiquette does not allow guests to clean it up themselves. Just ask them to replace them for you. If you break a plate or glass, don't fuss either, they will be included in the bill.
When visiting an establishment where the main feature is meat dishes, do not order fish and do not limit your choice to salad. Pay attention to the restaurant's specialization.
Dating methods
Perhaps this subtitle is the main one, because it will reveal several secrets about how fragile and sweet girls can meet the guy they like in a cafe.
The first method is the simplest. Basically, you don't have to do anything other than smile. A smile is what attracts any guy. Therefore, if you smile sweetly at him, he will understand everything himself and will certainly be the first to approach you. And if it doesn’t fit, then you should think about whether you need one at all?
Next is the look. A look is something that will not leave any man indifferent. The pattern is the same as when smiling. And if you combine these two weapons, then he definitely won’t get away from you!
The third method is a little more complicated, but also much more effective. So, we need a napkin, a pen and a waiter. Remember everything that is written below, because this is the most effective method of all. Take pens and a napkin and write down your phone number. Then, as if by chance, you call the waiter over to you and ask him to give the note to that guy. Slow waiters nowadays have become insolent and will tell you. That this is not their responsibility. In principle, he is right. In this case, give him 2 dollars, and he will gladly fulfill such a small request. After that, get up and leave. The advantage of this acquaintance is that even if he suddenly does not call you back, you do not lose anything, because, most likely, you will never see him again. Well, isn’t it a miracle method that all proactive girls should use?
In general, not only a phone number can be written on a napkin. Anything you want can be written on it. For example: “I really liked you,” or if he is not alone, you can pass a note to his friend with the text: “Your friend is very cute.” In general, write whatever you consider acceptable without hesitation.
Next there will be a method only for very brave girls. Therefore, if you are modest and unapproachable, then please pass by. So, let's begin. As soon as you see the guy you want to meet, you immediately need to take the “bull by the horns.” Sit at his table (if he is sitting alone) and start getting acquainted. This is done in a trivial way: “Hello, what’s your name? Maybe we can meet? I just really liked you.” That's it, nothing more is required from you. The rest of the actions depend only on the guy. If he liked you, he will happily reciprocate your proposal. Well, if not, then this is not your person.
If you are embarrassed to approach the waiter and ask him to hand over your phone number on a napkin, then your friends can help you in this case. They will gladly agree to improve your personal life, rest assured! You can do the same. That is, give the napkin with the number to your friend, and while he takes it to the guy you like, leave unnoticed. However, it is better to sit for a while, because the guy may simply not notice you.
There is also another dating option. In principle, it is not much different from the 4th, but it may suit less liberated girls. So, the essence is extremely simple. There is one small nuance. You should come to the cafe when it is full of people. To ensure that there are no empty tables. This trick will help you sit down with the guy you like, citing the fact that, unfortunately (or maybe fortunately), there are no vacancies in this establishment. Next, if the guy likes you, he will talk to you. Well, if not, then he will run away for the first time for 5 minutes.
If you didn’t calculate the time and came when, as luck would have it, all the tables in the cafe were free, then you need to act very cunningly and insidiously. Sit down with the guy, only now mentioning that, for example, those tables are uncomfortable for you because the air conditioner is blowing so hard. Or not the other way around - it’s very hot. A well-mannered guy will invite you to sit down, even if he doesn’t really like you.
Next, watch how he behaves. If there are any signs of attention on his part, even if a little strange and transparent, do not doubt that you managed to win his heart!
How to eat in a restaurant according to etiquette
Rules of behavior in a restaurant (etiquette) provide for a number of simple rules that are easy enough to remember:
- Conversations at the table should not be too loud so as not to disturb other guests of the establishment.
- People don’t reach to the other end of the table for salt or pepper. Ask them to give it to you.
- If the food is very hot, do not blow on it. Wait, it will soon cool down on its own.
Restaurant etiquette does not allow talking on the phone. An urgent conversation can be had by stepping aside. In this case, you need to warn the guests sitting with you.
How to use cutlery according to etiquette
When staff observe etiquette in a restaurant, cutlery is placed in strict order when setting the table. While at the table, do not use your hands to eat something that is usually eaten with a fork. There are many nuances to using tableware, but there are also basic ones
- Always hold the knife in your right hand.
- The fork or spoon should be parallel to the table while eating.
- If there is some soup left in the plate, you can finish it by tilting the plate away from you.
Following etiquette in a restaurant, cutlery is placed on the plate after eating. The knife and fork are placed parallel.
Etiquette for finishing a meal
Etiquette in cafes and restaurants involves not only good manners when communicating with each other, but also with the service staff. If you want the bill, don't attract the waiter's attention by shouting loudly or clinking a metal object against your glass. It is enough to call him with a gesture. Decide who pays for dinner in advance.
If you liked the service, leave a tip. They make up about 10% of the order amount.
If it was a social dinner, you can ask the waiter to count your orders separately.
What is not allowed according to restaurant etiquette
How to behave in a restaurant - behavioral etiquette has clear boundaries. Absolutely forbidden:
- Call on the waiter by snapping your fingers or waving gestures . If the staff does not pay attention to you, contact the administration and the problem will be resolved.
- Eat with slurping and other sounds . Eat as quietly as possible. Chew food with your mouth closed. Don't talk while chewing. If you are approached, chew before answering.
- Hurry while eating . Haste is bad manners. Enjoy the dish, appreciate its taste and enjoy it.
- Drink heavily on alcohol . You shouldn't get drunk, even if it's a fun corporate party. Stick to the norm.
- Laugh loudly and show emotion . Even if you didn’t like the dish or don’t like the service, you don’t need to announce it to the whole room.
Even if you are delighted with the skill of the chef, do not try to finish the rest of the dish by banging on the plate with a spoon. Do not clean it with bread, and certainly do not lick it.
In Kyiv, an unknown man attacked a barista girl in one of the cafes in Kyiv. As reported on social networks, the incident occurred in an establishment on Koltsova Street. Kyiv Operative reported this on Friday, September 4, on its Facebook page.
It is noted that the attacker took the phone from a cafe employee and then began kicking her in the face.
According to preliminary data, the attacker was under the influence of drugs. The police are looking for him.
What happened before
In Dnipro, unknown persons punished a man for beating a girl
Residents of Dnepr found and punished a man who had beaten a girl in a minibus the day before. His photo, probably after punishment, was distributed on social networks. This was reported by the Dnepr operational publication on Sunday, July 19.
It is noted that “concerned citizens” found out that the attacker’s name was Larin Vitaly Valerievich. They tracked him down and explained that “there is no need to do this.”
Let us remind you that on Saturday, July 18, in Dnepr, a girl paid for two seats on a minibus so she could travel alone on a double seat. This caused a big scandal among the passengers, one of whom punched the girl in the face several times. Other people also joined in the beating. No one stood up for the girl.
There was another version. After the girl was beaten, a local publication reported that one of the eyewitnesses of the incident contacted the editorial office. According to her, the woman did not pay for the fare and began insulting people sitting in the minibus. An eyewitness also claims that the heroine of the video was very drunk and, during the conflict, kicked an elderly woman in the head. She also commented on the young man’s action: he allegedly first asked the passenger to behave decently and not swear, but then he could not restrain himself and hit her.
In any case, beating a woman, especially so brazenly and violently, is not acceptable.
And what’s also infuriating is the lack of reaction from the minibus driver. He was obliged to stop and end the conflict. And if it is impossible to do this, call the police.
The beating of a woman in Chernomorsk was shocking in its cruelty
In a minibus in Chernomorsk, Odessa region, a man beat a woman in front of the driver and other passengers. The press service of the local police reported this on July 17.
Information about the incident was discovered by law enforcement officers themselves while monitoring the Internet. It was established that the incident occurred five days ago. The police quickly found and interviewed the victim woman. “She refused to file a statement with the police,” the report says.
Police are looking for the attacker to bring him to justice.
