Mask etiquette while dining in a restaurant: Chef Pankaj Bhadauria outlines some basic guidelines

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a lot of changes in our lives. It has also brought up some new additions to the list of etiquettes we follow – especially those related to masks. Although wearing a mask in public places is not an option, there are still some gray areas in terms of social distancing when it comes to eating out. Confused, most of us deal with it the wrong way. Celebrity Chef Pankaj Bhadauria Has shared an Instagram video answering questions on mask etiquette. In its caption, he wrote, ‘Are you unsure what to do with your mask while dining in a restaurant? Check it out here After all, the mask is now the new normal. ,

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In the video, she first says that we should never take off our mask and put it aside on the table. Also, she says that we should not pull it down and wear it on our chin while we happily eat. Thirdly, we should also not take the mask out of one ear and hang it on the other ear. Pankaj suggested that we remove it first and cover it with a paper towel to keep it clean. Then, we should keep it in our pocket or handbag. We can take it out and wear it once again after we finish eating.

Take a look at the video here:

From mask etiquette to table manners, Chef Pankaj Bhadauria often shares a lot of useful tips. One time, he showed us how to use chopsticks. Although most of us are fond of Asian cuisine, problems arise when it comes to using chopsticks. Pankaj said that the chopstick should be held from above. He said that we have to keep a stick firmly in the thumb and support it with the ring finger. Then, we have to place the second chopstick between the index and middle finger and use the thumb for support. Now flatten the edges of the chopsticks and that’s how you can practice. watch the video Here,

Like these, there can be myriad social etiquettes or etiquettes for different settings. It’s important to know and follow the basics of good manners, no matter where you go.

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