Social-related issues
18) Do wait to be invited to start eating if you see the “Senior” present at the table. (TRE 5)
A Senior can be someone older than you (5 years+), the host, your boss, or someone in a higher rank or social position. You show your respect by waiting for the senior person to invite everyone to start the meal. If you happen to sit nearby them, usually at the head of the table, then make sure that the senior gets access to every dish first by offering them the food before you serve it to yourself. If the meal is among a group of friends, then it’s more casual and you don’t need to wait and can start eating when the first plate is served.