Going to posh place for drink and meal don't know how to conduct myself!

ILoveYourVibes · 09-07-2019 1:19am

Elena Full Tapestry wrote: »

Have you ever seen a bird eat? Messy as sin.

Do you know the menu which you can chose from?

No. I just thought I would ask them what i should have?

And no I don't know how to use the multi quote feature. SUE ME.

Larbre34 · 09-07-2019 1:20am

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

I have a job. -_-

And I probably earn more than you too! And I don't even NEED to work!

And the irony of you someone like you talking about etiquette.

Hmmm. Educated enough and soft skilled enough to achieve a good job but independently wealthy at the same time. An unlikely person to be uncomfortable in a classy establishment.

Heres a tip though, the truly independently wealthy don't give a shyte what fork to use and what topics of conversation may be taboo in polite company, the fine establishment needs such people far more than the other way round.

ILoveYourVibes · 09-07-2019 1:24am

Larbre34 wrote: »

An unlikely person to be uncomfortable in a classy establishment.

If you know my background and story you would get it. Not that i am like ROLLING in it. Just comfortable. I couldn't go wild with money etc.

Heres a tip though, the truly independently wealthy don't give a shyte what fork to use and what topics of conversation may be taboo in polite company, the fine establishment needs such people far more than the other way round.

Umkay!

I will just be nice!

I thought the top establishments act like they don't need customers?

ILoveYourVibes · 09-07-2019 1:27am

Franz Von Peppercorn II wrote: »

Portions are small but it’s still a struggle after the 15th course taster menu.

Did you enjoy it?

Franz Von Peppercorn II · 09-07-2019 1:27am

Larbre34 wrote: »

Hmmm. Educated enough and soft skilled enough to achieve a good job but independently wealthy at the same time. An unlikely person to be uncomfortable in a classy establishment.

Heres a tip though, the truly independently wealthy don't give a shyte what fork to use and what topics of conversation may be taboo in polite company, the fine establishment needs such people far more than the other way round.

Why not put her on ignore? She seems to overly bug you for no sane reason.

09-07-2019 1:32am

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

If you know my background and story you would get it. Not that i am like ROLLING in it. Just comfortable. I couldn't go wild with money etc.

Umkay! I will just be nice!

Money can’t buy grace and good manners. I expect you have both, so don’t blow it out of proportion.

Just order what you’d like from the menu, ask the waiter for a recommendation of a well suited wine, put the napkin on your lap and remember to rest your cutlery on the side of the plate, handles on the table and put your cutlery together on the plate when you’re done.

And your phone should remain silenced and never be in your hand at any point once you walk in the door if you can help it at all.

Enjoy the evening.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i · 09-07-2019 1:35am

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

No. I just thought I would ask them what i should have?

And no I don't know how to use the multi quote feature. SUE ME.

There's different menus, Dinner, Tasting, Chefs, Friday Lunch, they are all different. If it is just you and one other on a Wednesday night, it's most likely the Dinner or Tasting menu. Tell us what you had and if it was any good

ILoveYourVibes · 09-07-2019 1:49am

JayZeus wrote: »

Money can’t buy grace and good manners. I expect you have both, so don’t blow it out of proportion.

I shall do my best. Thank you.

Elena Full Tapestry wrote: »

There's different menus, Dinner, Tasting, Chefs, Friday Lunch, they are all different. If it is just you and one other on a Wednesday night, it's most likely the Dinner or Tasting menu. Tell us what you had and if it was any good

I will

Any ideas of what i should wear?
Serious ones?

Also guys

did you see i figured out how to multi quote!!

m5ex9oqjawdg2i · 09-07-2019 1:59am

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

I shall do my best. Thank you.

I will

Any ideas of what i should wear?
Serious ones?

Also guys did you see i figured out how to multi quote!!

PRAISE THE LAWD!!!

Well I would just wear suit pants and shirt but not a tie, or nice jeans and a suit jacket with casual shirt. Dress shoes with both outfits. A dress for the ladies, if they wear dresses. Smart casual I think would be the way. Depends on the company on the night.

I wouldn't think about it too much. Wear what you are comfortable in. A lot of people who go to these places are in the same boat as you.

09-07-2019 2:06am

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

Any ideas of what i should wear?
Serious ones?

What’s the occasion?

One eyed Jack · 09-07-2019 2:09am

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

What do I do?

What do I wear?

Is it ok for me to ask the other person what I should order???

How should I speak?

I am most discombobulated !
:eek:

There isn’t a formal dress code in Chapter One, but elegant casual would be the way to go - your favourite little black dress, some fine jewellery and not too heavy on the makeup.

It’s perfectly ok to ask the other person what to order, but you can also cast your eye over the menu here, plenty of variety -

https://www.chapteronerestaurant.com/menus/four-course-dinner/

Speak as you normally would, it’s not that pretentious. I’ve got an accent somewhere between a bogger and a city knackcent, and as long as you’re not loud or drawing attention to yourself, you’ll be fine.

Lastly, speaking of not drawing attention to yourself, this is obvious for most people, but for Gods sake don’t go getting all affectionate with each other at the dining table. Save that for afters

kowloon · 09-07-2019 2:10am

Tasting menu is always good, if there's something you don't like someone else with you is bound to want it. If I just want a big feed that I already know I like I end up in Iskanders or Zaytoon.

ILoveYourVibes · 09-07-2019 9:05pm

JayZeus wrote: »

What’s the occasion?

Business dinner.

Capt'n Midnight · 09-07-2019 9:12pm

You gotta watch them fancy restaurants they'll try and shaft you every time if they think you're an imposter

You need to assert dominance.

Start with Gazpacho Soup - warn them that if it's not pipping hot you'll send it back

Steak Tartare - insist on getting it rare, not medium rare. very important.

now that you've established control let the waiter recommend the wine , agree sagely , but demand that it's corked , after all half the fun is uncorking it

ILoveYourVibes · 09-07-2019 9:15pm

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

You gotta watch them fancy restaurants they'll try and shaft you every time if they think you're an imposter

You need to assert dominance.

Start with Gazpacho Soup - warn them that if it's not pipping hot you'll send it back

Steak Tartare - insist on getting it rare, not medium rare. very important.

now that you've established control let the waiter recommend the wine , agree sagely , but demand that it's corked , after all half the fun is uncorking it

I am more worried about covering up the fact that our HR director is acting head of sales right now and we have no idea what we are doing.

But maybe this will help distract them!

Capt'n Midnight · 09-07-2019 9:33pm

Reminds me of the time the wife sat for ten minutes wondering what to choose from the menu.

Eventually I had to step in and select, "Play Movie."

ILoveYourVibes · 09-07-2019 9:40pm

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

Reminds me of the time the wife sat for ten minutes wondering what to choose from the menu.

Eventually I had to step in and select, "Play Movie."

I shall take 20 mins at least not to be outdone!

ToddyDoody · 09-07-2019 9:52pm

Here we go. No need to thank me.

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

What do I do? Panic.

What do I wear? Mixture of lycra / pvc

Is it ok for me to ask the other person what I should order??? Order what's cheapest

How should I speak? Incredibly loudly

Edgware · 09-07-2019 9:54pm

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

Reminds me of the time the wife sat for ten minutes wondering what to choose from the menu.

Eventually I had to step in and select, "Play Movie."

Does it take that long to decide between the 7 inch and the nine inch pizza with pineapple toppings?

ILoveYourVibes · 09-07-2019 9:55pm

ToddyDoody wrote: »

Here we go. No need to thank me.

I look ****in hot in lyrca. Dont think i won't either!

ILoveYourVibes · 09-07-2019 9:56pm

If its nice i might go there again.

ToddyDoody · 09-07-2019 9:57pm

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

I look ****in hot in lyrca.

Me too

banie01 · 09-07-2019 9:58pm

Surely you've seen Pretty Woman?
For Cutlery start on the outside and work your way in

If Escargot are on the menu, the OAP waiter will be a deft catcher of any that fly off...

Reviews and Books Galore · 09-07-2019 10:20pm

You'd swear the restaurant is paying the customers with all these rules of decorum

@Iloveyourvibes

I wonder what country your from? I was thinking Polish, but you seem more cheerful.

I don't think.Ukrainian. Maybe Czech?

ILoveYourVibes · 09-07-2019 10:25pm

ToddyDoody wrote: »

Me too

K.Flyer · 09-07-2019 11:36pm

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

Business dinner.

Go on, give us all the where and when and we will all randomly pass your table and stop and with a ..
"... Heey L.Y.V., great to see you, thanks for all your help with that last project, Great Job, see you soon" or other similar great bundles of praise, nothing too cheesy mind, but anything to help get the job

ILoveYourVibes · 09-07-2019 11:41pm

K.Flyer wrote: »

Go on, give us all the where and when and we will all randomly pass your table and stop and with a ..
"... Heey L.Y.V., great to see you, thanks for all your help with that last project, Great Job, see you soon" or other similar great bundles of praise, nothing too cheesy mind, but anything to help get the job

Ooooh!

Don't forget to wear Hawaiian shirts! There is a 20 in it for each of you!

For Forks Sake · 09-07-2019 11:48pm

Do pretty much everything in this :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRgwbkdoIcY

Bobblehats · 09-07-2019 11:48pm

I really don’t know what advice I can give just don’t make a meal of it?

Which of course would defy the whole point. It’s a difficult one

ILoveYourVibes · 09-07-2019 11:54pm

For Forks Sake wrote: »

Do pretty much everything in this :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRgwbkdoIcY

That's HILARIOUS where is it from!? :P

K.Flyer · 10-07-2019 12:19am

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

That's HILARIOUS where is it from!? :P

Withnail and I (1987) imdb
Classic movie, Richard E. Grant at his best.

ILoveYourVibes · 10-07-2019 12:20am

K.Flyer wrote: »

Withnail and I (1987) imdb
Classic movie, Richard E. Grant at his best.

Unusual title.

Seems very different and funny.

I think i would like it.

Edgware · 10-07-2019 5:18pm

Dont ask for ketchup when you order the risotto

ILoveYourVibes · 10-07-2019 5:24pm

Edgware wrote: »

Dont ask for ketchup when you order the risotto

Does that have cheese in it?

Ten of Swords · 10-07-2019 5:38pm

Edgware wrote: »

Dont ask for ketchup when you order the risotto

Ambience is important

ILoveYourVibes · 10-07-2019 5:43pm

I need ambient lighting...they better have ambient lighting.

harry Bailey esq · 10-07-2019 5:53pm

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

What do I do?

What do I wear?

Is it ok for me to ask the other person what I should order???

How should I speak?

I am most discombobulated !
:eek:

Smart casual, if the person/people you're dining with are familiar with the restaurant then by all means ask for recommendations, its not considered rude not to adhere to these recommondations, especially if you're eating with a party of three or more. Speak the way you always speak, but be mindful of other diners. I.e, if you've a large hearty booming voice consider toning it down a bit. This is just a suggestion, if yer in good form don't let me dampen your evening. Its the height of importance to be especially nice to front of house staff. They are the ones who can make the difference between a potentially great night out or a pricey, damp squib.
If however all these efforts on your behalf fall flat, and food and service are sub par, then its acceptable to defecate in the sink. Staff will take no offence, as its a subtle hint for them to smile a little more the following evening. Worst kept secret in the industry. Have a shyte in the sink and you'll be treated like a god if you darken the door again. Trust me.

Bobblehats · 10-07-2019 6:01pm

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

I need ambient lighting...they better have ambient lighting.

How about really harsh spotlighting all the establishments seem to favour nowadays :cool: you’ll be fine...

Edgware · 10-07-2019 6:09pm

Ten of Swords wrote: »

Ambience is important

The original risotto with ketchup man.
( also has a good sketch about peeping out the curtains!)

ILoveYourVibes · 10-07-2019 6:36pm

Bobblehats wrote: »

How about really harsh spotlighting all the establishments seem to favour nowadays :cool: you’ll be fine...

I am paying for ambient lighting! :mad:

I DEMAND THE FINEST AMBIENT LIGHTING AVAILABLE TO HUMANITY!:D

For Forks Sake · 10-07-2019 8:40pm

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

I am paying for ambient lighting! :mad:

I DEMAND THE FINEST AMBIENT LIGHTING AVAILABLE TO HUMANITY!:D

Now you're getting the hang of it.

Franz Von Peppercorn II · 11-07-2019 12:57am

Story?

Rubberchikken · 11-07-2019 1:02am

behave just like you do on AH. you'll be grand:)

Going to posh place for drink and meal don't know how to conduct myself!

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