Do
you ever wonder about the proper etiquette at a buffet? Whether you're setting
one up or helping yourself to the bounty of food, it's important to know the
correct way to serve yourself. It's not only about having proper etiquette, but
it also involves cleanliness.
Buffet
dining has become very popular in restaurants and a wedding dinner buffet or any private buffet parties. It's a way to take as little or as much food as you
want, and you're able to sample a wide variety of dishes.
Most
people enjoy a good buffet, but some people's rude and sometimes disgusting
behavior near the food can make it a less than desirable experience. Casual
dining by its very nature seems to invite people to do things they wouldn't
appreciate others doing. You need to learn and follow proper etiquette
guidelines to prevent grossing others out and ruining their experience.
Here the
Guidelines for Buffet Etiquette:
1.
. Walk around and look at all the food items before making your
selection. That way you can plan, starting with what appeals to you the most.
Start there and work your way toward items you would like to try without
running out of room on your plate.
2. When
dining out at a buffet-style restaurant, always get a fresh plate before
putting food on it. Returning with the same plate is unsanitary and may spread
germs and bacteria.
3. Never
reach around someone else. Doing so is not only rude, but it's also likely to
cause an accident that can be avoided if you wait until they are finished
making their selection.
4. Keep
the line moving. Don't hover over the serving table while trying to figure out
whether or not you want something. If you aren't sure, move on and come back
later, after you decide.
5. Don't
touch any of the food in the serving dishes. Never use your fingers to pluck
something off a serving dish. Use the tongs, spoon, or serving fork that is
provided. You also don't want to lick your fingers while standing at the
serving counter.
6. Place
all serving utensils in the original dishes. You don't want to
cross-contaminate items. If someone is allergic to a food item that winds up in
another dish, that person may become very sick.
7. When
you get up from your table to return to the buffet, place your napkin on
the seat of your chair to let others know you are returning.
8. If
you feel the urge to cough or sneeze, turn your head away from the serving
table. Even if there is a sneeze guard, some of the germs can spread to the
food.
9. Even
though you are serving yourself at a buffet. The staff still has to remove
dirty plates and clean the table.
10
Most buffet-style restaurants have a policy of not allowing doggie bags with
leftovers. You may eat all you want, as long as you do it there.
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