We have all faced those embarrassing moments at a buffet table, where you bump into the next person or find your self  standing in the middle of the queue unsure of what to take. For most people, a buffet dinner does not seem like the ideal concept. The feeling of embarrassment and consciousness tends to creep up while holding a plate full of food, in a room full of people.

For those of you that look for excuses to avoid a buffet dinner, we have put together a few guidelines to help you Turn this into a wonderful dining experience. Read on for a list of buffet dinner etiquette that can help you create a polished image at a business or social event.

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Do:

• The most senior female or the guest of honor, should go through the buffet line first in family get together.
• Start off by take a look at the courses displayed and planing the course you wish to select.
• Patiently wait  your turn, allow the person in front of you to finish serving themselves.
• If you think you are going to take little more time at a particular counter, let the others go ahead .
• Maintain a good distance from the person standing beside you to avoid any awkward physical contact.
• Keeping your right hand free to serve yourself, hold your plate in your left hand. Place your drink on a table where you wish to be seated instead of holding it while going through the line.
• Use the provided utensils to serve each dish, also avoid using fingers to pick up the food.
• If you would like to go for seconds, leave your used plate at the table provided and get a clean one. Make sure to use separate plates for different courses.
• If you are unsure about a food dish, serve yourself a small portion for a taste test. Remember you can always go back for more.
• Serve a portion of dressings  or dips on your plate, don’t dip your your food directly.
• Move away from the food table and cover your sneeze or cough when you have to.
• Be aware of your clothing and accessories to make sure that you don’t dip them in the food trays.
• The restaurant staff are the ones who are behind the smooth functioning of your buffet dinner, so be polite, appreciate and tip them. Then there’s also the added benefit of being able to choose an online provider that offers well-structured and accessible content. A course like this one makes it easier to fit learning into your busy schedule, helping you stay updated on food safety regulations.

Dont:

• Avoid walking randomly at the buffet line, maintain decorum by moving along with the queue.
• Avoid touching or scratching your body while serving yourself.
• Do not allow children to serve themselves, be their server and avoid a messy situations.
• Avoid piling food on your plate. Serve enough and only what you can finish. You do not have to eat everything because you want your money’s worth.
• Do not return any item from your plate back to the food tray. If you do not wish to eat it, leave it at your table and use a new plate to serve yourself another dish.
• Make sure not to taste the food as you make through the line.
• Do not request take away food.

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