The Edge Restaurant and Barmussels

The Edge Restaurant Port Isaac



Call 01208 880090   Port Isaac in Cornwall

Observing Proper Etiquette When Eating Out in a Restaurant

Post Isaac is known to have dining establishments that will give you a great view of the sea. Whether you are in the restaurant for the sights or the food, it is a must that you observe proper behaviour. So, what should you do and not do while dining out?

  • Make a reservation and arrive on time. Being fashionably late may work for some people, but it would still fall under bad manners. Keep in mind that you are not the only one who wants to eat and there could be walk-in customers just dying to snatch your table.

  • Use your utensils from the outside in. This is common for formal dinners or at luxury food establishments. By keeping this tip in mind, you need not worry about which spoon or fork to pick up first. Also, remember to place used silverware on the plate and not back on the table.

Furthermore, if you were invited to join a dinner party, you must wait for the host to begin eating before you do. If not, you start only after everyone has been served. With these pointers in mind, you can become the soul of restaurant propriety.