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Dining Etiquette

   It's intimidating encountering an array of glistening cutlery. It's even more daunting when you realise that they all look like duplicates of each other! And as for the glasses, what are you doing drinking water from your wine glass? And what are you doing using your fish fork to tackle your Caesar salad?

   Well, we're here to help you tell your fish fork from your salad fork, your wine goblet from your water glass. And to get you started, here's a simple rule of thumb: Silverware is always used from the outside working your way in. And if you're still in doubt, discreetly follow the hostess' lead.

Presenting an easy guide to help you wine and dine in style, with style.

Cutlery
Fish fork Meat fork Salad fork Salad knife Meat knife Fish knife Soup or fruit spoon
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A. Fish Fork

This is the fish fork. Use it to spear your chunks of grilled seer.

Dining Tip: Unlike formal meals, informal meals do not include all the courses, wines and conventions. Salad and meat forks, a single knife and a soup spoon are usually adequate. So relax!
Glasses
Water goblet White wine Champagne Red wine Sherry
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H. Water Goblet

This is the water goblet. It is usually the largest glass on the table (so that you can drink lots of aqua!).

Dining Tip: Unlike silverware, drinking glasses are placed in order of height and are used as they are filled, acording to the meal: water goblet, white wine glass, red wine glass, sherry.
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