Table Etiquette

Eating out is a great American past time, a fantastic way to spend time with friends, try new foods or perhaps fall in love. Regardless of the occasion, these tips will help you have a fantastic...

Dining out should be a delightful experience for you and for guests seated around you. Here are some guidelines for how to behave when your out in public eating.

Corkage is the fee that is charged by a restaurant when you bring your own bottle of wine. Charges can be anywhere from $7 to $25, though the fee may be waived if you order a second bottle from...

It is surprising to learn how many differences there are between dining in an American and a German restaurant. Here are a few interesting facts and tips and tricks to help make your Schnitzel...

We've all done it. Trying to impress our girlfriends or family members, we try to impress them by giving them a great dining experience. Maybe the restaurant is a top end restaurant, and chances...

Picture this. You are at a restaurant and you decided to be brave and adventurous and order something you have never tried before. The menu item arrives at your table as the server proudly places...

How many times have you gone to a restaurant, enjoyed the food, but hated the service? There are ways to improve the service of even the rudest of waiters, but it takes a little patience and...

When restaurant servers are rushed, they have to make instant decisions about which customers to prioritize. Generally, customers who come across as experienced diners receive the most prompt and...

Many waiters/waitress earn their living by providing restaurant services, and in return are often paid a majority of their wages through tips from customers, but this does not guarantee you the...

Are you chronically mistreated by wait staff at restaurants? If you think you are, the truth is, it isn't always the waiter or bartender or hostess. Sometimes, all it takes is a few pointers on...

Nobody likes to have a bad experience while out dining with friends or family. From cold food to mixed up orders to rude servers, it's better to complain than to just suffer through the problem....

Knowing proper restaurant etiquette and monitoring your behavior will help you avoid embarrassing mistakes. Different styles of restaurants require varying standards of etiquette. Prepare ahead of...

There are millions of singles out there in this world. It does not have to be uncomfortable to go out alone and enjoy a restaurant meal by yourself. Read on to learn how to enjoy a restaurant meal...

Good manners are not a thing of the past. But in our fast food society, how to behave when dining in a five-star restaurant may never be on the menu. For those occasions when you do find yourself...

Being a good guest is part politeness, part great conversation, and mostly enthusiasm.