8 Restaurant Etiquette Mistakes a Gentleman NEVER Makes

Essentials of restaurant and dining etiquette for men.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:40 #1
1:26 #2
2:12 #3
2:40 #4
3:15 #5
4:18 #6
5:25 #7
6:24 #8
7:12 Conclusion

[parsecpres]

How a person treats the wait staff is definitely a true glimpse into the true character of a person.

[CarlosSantana-wets]

I worked as a busboy at a restaurant in Caesar’s Palace, One day I had five businessman wearing suits and ties, having a meeting.when I would approach the table to refill drinks The gentleman running The meeting would stop talking look at me smile and say thank you. On his way out, he approached me, tipped me and said thank you for your great service. that was 30 years ago and till this day when I dine out, I try to conduct myself and treat waitstaff with the same respect and dignity that I was shown by that Gentleman.

[saber]

Loved No. 6. A piece of advise I got when I was still dating: If your date is nice to you, but not your server, they're not a nice person.

[porterosbournejr.]

Variation on #5: don’t butter your bread from the main source of butter. Take a portion of butter and put it on your bread plate and butter your bread with your individual portion.

[gossameralbatross]

Another one to add. If one's meal arrives before everyone else's, do not start eating until your date or the rest of the guests on your table has been served

[MandatoryHashTags]

I am much older but was trained by both my father and a career as an executive how to perform at dinner. You did a great job. It is also very clear you have been practicing your manner of pacing your speech to show confidence, and control. Full marks.

[thos]

I am a 72 year old gentleman and truly appreciate this much needed instructional video.
More like this are needed. Thank you.

[oldcop]

I’m in my late 70s so learned all these things as a young man, but this is excellent info for younger people who didn’t get much training from their elders.

[pamavery]

I’m a 72 yr old woman from the 🇺🇸, my mother made me read and practice “Amy Vanderbilts” etiquette book one chapter or rule every day! Until I got it, I’m so glad she did!! It made me happy to be of proper etiquette, and made me aware of many errors in my social demeanor. Many people have expressed to me my “classy” demeanor, thanks MOM, love and miss you!

[DeTerraEnterprises]

The soul of good manners is genuine consideration for others. This is a worthy project - 100% support.

[torque]

I’ll add a few more:
Don’t get too drunk if at all.

Don’t complain about the food even if you didn’t enjoy it much.

Always place a napkin on your lap even in lesser quality restaurants. It always looks like you know how to eat out and saves your trousers from anything that may drop.

An no elbows on the table!!!!

[roadboyAAA]

Of all self help topics, this is the most needed. Not only for the jet-set, but for ordinary people as well. Good presentation, nice style.

[amp]

Coincidentally, my 8 year old son and I are having dinner at a fine dining restaurant tomorrow night before attending the theatre (his first time seeing live theatre). These were some great reminders for gentle teaching moments which will be part of our dining experience. Thank you - you've gained a new subscriber.

[randomobserver]

# 6 is excellent- combining realistic ability to comment on and rectify problems without rudeness. And above all noting that a gentleman is never flustered by trivial problems. Well put.

[danaschoen]

You are on to something here! Your presence and delivery are near flawless!

[johnparnell]

Two additional points: 9 Choose a restaurant appropriate for the type of event / date. For example, if you intend to chat with your guest(s), don't take them to a restaurant that is likely to be noisy or has loud music. 10. If the restaurant has a smart dress code, make sure you conform to it, inform your date likewise well in advance, and give them an idea of what you will be wearing (e.g. a suit & tie) so that they have ample opportunity to dress appropriately in line with you.

[TheBokey]

Thank you for making this video. It's much needed these days.

When I attended middle school back in the early '70s, all students took an etiquette class. I wish that were still taught in the public schools.

[JosephCain-hpjx]

My mom took me and each of my brothers in turn out to dinner, where we practiced the points you raised in the video. She wanted us to be natural gentlemen. She told me that a gentleman always placed the needs of his companions before his own, while conveying his delight in their companionship.

[nathanalgren]

Nice to see a young man promoting gentlemanly behavior these days!

[dojocho]

Living in the Upper east side of Manhattan one trick that works here is If you are going to a top tier restaurant they usually are booked up weeks in advance but if you ask to take the earliest appointment and leave by prime diner hour they will fit you in. That is usually 8pm. So make a 5pm reservation and be out by 8 works over the years for me.