Who proposed the toast?
• The host always proposed the toast. For example at a wedding, is the father of the bride to do, whereas if it is a business lunch, you should propose the toast to the director.
• If You are the one who will propose the toast, first of all have to claim the attention of all guests. I could do it, tapping his glass with a spoon, asking the head waiter to ask people to be silent or standing up and asking so nice that everyone shut up: Say it as many times as necessary.
• Follow the rule of the "pe" and three "esses" when making a toast: stand up, be honest, be brief and sit back.
• Unless instructed otherwise, stand up when someone proposes a toast.
• Failure to smash the glasses stems from the ancient belief that this gesture had the power to ward off evil spirits, and today remains a popular custom. Some people prefer however, raise your glass in honor of the person for whom it provides. One way is as acceptable as the other, but wait to see what others are doing before deciding.
• If you are unsure of whether or not the occasion requires a special code of conduct, ask. Some agencies or organizations have custom or specific protocols.
Like holding a glass
• When tasting organized, hold the glass by the stem or trunk to appreciate the look and turning it into the cup. Thus also avoid leaving finger marked in the glass.
• Most people hold the cup with the cup when drinking red wine or cognac. The gradual warming hand holding the wine helps release its flavors, if too cold. Otherwise should not be held by the cup.
• Hold the glass by the stem if you drink white wine or sparkling wine because it is so hot to avoid that.
The art of entertaining people at home
Do I put background music?
Music is to generate climate. Must accompany not invade. For dinner choose classical or soft music for all to hear without raising his voice.
When you can give up a little music or choose a special theme for the moment. After the dinner can put music to the desired volume.
How do I place the guests?
The order must be respected by age and sex. The elderly are the ones that deserve the highest ranking in the table. But we must not neglect to children. While the protocol indicates that it should sit with the adults if they are under 13 years, if not have a special table for children should merge them with adults.
Ideally, place cards for avoiding problems when sitting.
The hosts must occupy the headwaters of the table, one at each end. To distribute to the guests should be borne in mind that the main place to the right of homeowners. In no way should be left to the men on one side and women on the other, for which the rule applies alternating sexes.
How the elements are arranged on the table?
Cups right, bread plate, left, and covered the sides of the plate (left fork, knife right through the edge inward). If there is little space may place the napkin on the plate.
¿Cloth napkins or paper?
Always fabric if it is a formal occasion. The quality of the objects has to do with the type of meeting is organized. If the meeting is informal and many guests, I suggest quality paper napkins.
How must be the table decoration at parties?
The decoration of the table should be subject and be ready when guests arrive. The centerpieces or candles shall not exceed 28 cm. in height to not obstruct the visual communication between the guests.
How that can provide the children?
- Strawberry pulp, orange juice and ginger ale shakes.
- Blend pineapple juice and pulp with a little cream.
- Orange juice, lemon juice and a splash of grenadine.
Where to keep their coats and purses of the guests?
It is important to think about it in advance to avoid having to make decisions with the guest in front. If you have a large closet or wardrobe, you can empty a closet for the occasion, to have chairs in your bedroom or rent removable racks.
How do I serve fresh bread, nougat and dried fruit?
Pastries, and candies garrapiñada a table must be armed before or have everything in trays to bring to the table directly.
Everything at the table should look attractive, so the candies and sweets should be out of their original packaging and sweet bread, cut the first slice, because this way invited to eat. Should accompany this with coffee, mineral water and fresh fruit such as cherries, strawberries and ice cream to smooth cloying and calorie intake.
How do I place the glasses?
Place the cups in front and right of the knives, that is on your right. If you serve a single wine, enough with two glasses, one for wine and water.
If you serve a wine with each meal can arrange them as follows:
- In triangle: The cup that is more to the right is to be used first. The rest were used in reverse to clockwise.
- In square: In this case the first wine will be served in the glass that is in the bottom right. The second came in the next higher and from there in a counter clockwise.
- Online (five drinks): The order to continue to be the same wine service, and employ from outside to inside., As it does with the silverware from the outside to inside. The first to be used is that the far right and the last shall be the glass of water on the far left. You can put in diagonal or do not have much space in front of the plate align.
In what order I serve wine?
The wines must keep pace with the accompanying dishes. If you serve a wine for each dish, remove the bottle to change course or suggests that the finish together. Do not remove a cup that has wine without asking the guest if he can. If an informal meeting can leave the bottle on the table for others to serve. If a formal meeting you should be aware of the glasses are always half.
Who do you serve first?
Start with the old lady over and continue to serve on the guest that is on the left. Stand behind the person and serve him by his right side (never take the opportunity to serve this front in the table). Please you last.
When the cups retirement?
Use every time you finish a dish diners to remove the corresponding cup (if empty). At the end of the meal should be just the drink to accompany the dessert, champagne and water.
Coffee can serve you in front of guests.
