Rules for Service at the Guest Table
Women are usually served first. If it is an honorary dinner, of course, the guest of honor is served first. Otherwise, age and status of the guest determine the sequence, with older or more distinguished guests served first. The host is always served after his or her guests. When children are present at the table, serve them as quickly as possible to maintain peace.
1. Feed kids immediately
As every parent knows, when a child’s blood sugar level gets too low, they become irritable. It happens to adults too but children can be particularly susceptible and can’t always articulate how they are feeling. The solution is simple. Give them something — almost anything– to eat right away. When a family has to wait for a table, a quick simple snack — even cracker or a piece of bread — can make all the difference and when the family sits at the table, always ask the parent (not the child) if they would like you to bring something right way.
2. Don’t clear dishes until the customer is really finished with them
My biggest irritation at restaurants is when the waiter whisks away my dish or glass when it isn’t 100% empty. And even if it is, I think it would be courteous for them to ask before they remove it. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had a waiter take away a plate when there was still food on it. It’s almost like the waiter saying that they think you’ve had too much to eat already. Even an “empty” plate may still have some value. My wife and I, for example, sometimes like to sop up extra sauce on a plate with our bread. The other day, I put my knife and fork down for a few minutes while engaged in a conversation and when I wanted another bite — they were gone. It’s my table, let me control what happens there.
Rules for Service at the Guest Table Women are usually served first. If it is an honorary dinner, of course, the guest of honor is served first. Otherwise, age and status of the guest determine the sequence, with older or more distinguished guests served first. The host is always served after his or her guests. When children are present at the table, serve them as quickly as possible to maintain peace.1. Feed kids immediatelyAs every parent knows, when a child’s blood sugar level gets too low, they become irritable. It happens to adults too but children can be particularly susceptible and can’t always articulate how they are feeling. The solution is simple. Give them something — almost anything– to eat right away. When a family has to wait for a table, a quick simple snack — even cracker or a piece of bread — can make all the difference and when the family sits at the table, always ask the parent (not the child) if they would like you to bring something right way.2. Don’t clear dishes until the customer is really finished with themMy biggest irritation at restaurants is when the waiter whisks away my dish or glass when it isn’t 100% empty. And even if it is, I think it would be courteous for them to ask before they remove it. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had a waiter take away a plate when there was still food on it. It’s almost like the waiter saying that they think you’ve had too much to eat already. Even an “empty” plate may still have some value. My wife and I, for example, sometimes like to sop up extra sauce on a plate with our bread. The other day, I put my knife and fork down for a few minutes while engaged in a conversation and when I wanted another bite — they were gone. It’s my table, let me control what happens there.
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