Which side of guest do you use when taking food orders?

If your establishment does not have a set rule for how to serve plates of food, then serve and remove dishes from the patron’s right-hand side. Keep your fingers out of the food, and handle the dishes by the edges only. Bring all food for the table out at the same time. Never leave a guest without food.

Can you pay someone with food?

Typically, the U.S. Department of Labor considers items like meals or lodging furnished by an employer as part of the employee’s earnings. However, you cannot take a credit against wages for any portion of the meal for which the employee pays.

Do you serve from the right and remove from the left?

In America, the rule of thumb is to “serve on the left!” Plates, along with other serving dishes, are served on the left side of the guests. Plates are cleared from the table on the right side of the guests. “Remove on the right!” Simply remember the two R’s! Plates are served AND cleared from the left.

How do you ask for a bill in a restaurant?

“May we have the bill, please?” Or “Check please!”

Can you pay for someones meal over the phone?

OpenTable launched a new feature on its app yesterday that lets diners pay their bills through their phones. That means no more being held hostage and waiting around for the server to bring the check, and then being held hostage again as you wait for your card to be returned.

When should you order drinks at a restaurant?

Drinks. It’s fine to order beverages the first time the waiter asks, even if every guest at your table hasn’t been seated; latecomers can order when the server returns with the first round. If there is a host, he can take charge and ask the guests what they would like.

How do restaurant-goers decide what to order?

Experienced restaurant-goers know that more than a little thought goes into ordering, from choosing pre-dinner cocktails to picking the meal courses to selecting the wines served during the meal. They also know how important it is to have made up their minds by the time they let the server know he can take their orders.

What should I order at a dinner party?

If you aim to have a leisurely conversation during the meal, order foods that can be eaten with ease. Lobster or crab in the shell, unboned fish, and pastas that may be messy or difficult to eat could make more demands on your time and concentration than you’d like.

When should you order an appetizer at a hosted meal?

At a hosted meal, you should order an appetizer or first course or dessert when no one else does only at the host’s urging. Once you’ve narrowed down your choices, it’s fine to ask your server which dish she recommends.