concept   dining etiquette
culture   France
statement   In France, dining etiquette involves using utensils for most dishes and enjoying leisurely, multi-course meals as a social event.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 dining etiquette France Dining is a social event, and it is common to have long, leisurely meals with several courses. 1
2 dining etiquette France Dining etiquette in France often involves using utensils for most dishes and keeping one's hands visible on the table. 1
3 dining etiquette France Using forks and knives with specific rules of usage while dining 1
4 dining etiquette France It's common to linger over meals, enjoying multiple courses and conversations. 1
5 dinner etiquette France It is common to mop up remaining sauce from the plate using a piece of bread as a gesture of appreciation for the meal. 1
6 food serving etiquette France It is customary to leave a little food on your plate to indicate that you are satisfied. 1
7 meal etiquette France It is common to take a longer time to enjoy a meal, with breaks between courses. 1
8 mealtime etiquette France It is customary to keep your hands visible on the table during the meal. 1
9 restaurant etiquette France There are strict rules and etiquette to follow in fine dining establishments in the food service industry 1
10 restaurant etiquette France It is common to greet the staff with a 'Bonjour' or 'Buongiorno' upon entering and 'Au revoir' or 'Arrivederci' when leaving. 1
11 restaurant etiquette France Using hands to eat is generally considered impolite, and utensils are always used. 1