How To Eat Out

It’s that time of year again when we all go out to eat. This time, however, I’m not going to talk about where you’re going to eat or what you’re going to eat. I’m going to talk about the process of getting ready for your night out on the town. I’m also going to talk about the etiquette of dining out.

First, let’s start with the basics. Do you have everything you need? If not, then it’s time to go shopping. It’s also a good idea to make sure you have enough money to pay for your meal. I’ve found that the best way to get a good deal is to buy something and take it home to eat. Then, if you don’t like it, you can always return it. If you buy something expensive, you may want to bring a friend along so that you can split the bill.

Once you’ve got your food, you need to figure out how you’re going to carry it. You should also figure out where you’re going to sit down. Most restaurants will allow you to sit wherever you’d like as long as you’re not blocking other customers’ access. Also, most restaurants have a “no smoking” policy. If you smoke, you should either leave your cigarette at home or ask the server to hold the ashtray for you while you light up.

The next thing you’ll want to do is decide how you’re going to eat your food. There are two basic types of eating: the fork and knife method, and the chopsticks method. The fork and knife method is what you’re used to. You use a fork to lift food from your plate to your mouth. You use a knife to cut food into smaller pieces. You may also use your fork to scoop up sauce, but this is usually only done in Chinese restaurants. In general, the fork and knife method is considered more formal than the chopsticks method.

The chopsticks method is less common, but it has its fans. Basically, you use chopsticks to pick up food and then use them to move it around your plate. You can use chopsticks to grab food from the side of your plate, but this is generally frowned upon. When you’re finished eating, you should put your chopsticks back in the appropriate holder on your table. If you drop them on the floor, you should leave them there until you’re done eating.

Finally, you’ll want to figure out what to drink. Water is usually free, but if you’re ordering alcoholic beverages, you may be charged for them. If you’re ordering wine, you’ll probably be asked if you’d like white or red wine. White wine goes better with seafood, while red wine goes better with meat. If you’re ordering beer, you’ll probably be asked which kind you’d like. Light beer goes well with fish, while dark beer goes well with red meat.

So, now that you know the basics, you’re ready to go out to eat. Enjoy!