This chapter explores crucial aspects of French dining etiquette, covering practices like waiting for everyone to be served before starting your meal, eating quietly with your mouth closed, and respecting the time commitment involved in French meals. It also touches upon appropriate behavior in different social contexts.
Wait for everyone to be served before eating.
Eat quietly with your mouth closed.
Respect the time commitment of French meals.
Adjust etiquette based on context (friends vs. boss).
Compliment your host on the food (if appropriate).