Passing dishes and food
Things you should do:-
Soup spoons, coffee spoons, and dessert spoons should be placed on the service plate or saucer when you are finished eating. Never leave them in the bowl, cup etc.
Always pass to the right.
Initiate the passing of rolls, butter, and condiments even if you do not want any.
Pass jugs, gravy boats etc. with the handle toward the recipient.
Things you should not do:-
Never reach across the table. If anything isn't directly in front of you, ask for it to be passed.
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