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    The mess dinner is a formal military tradition with specific etiquette and procedures to follow. Key roles like the President of the Mess Committee oversee the dinner. Guests must arrive by 1830 hrs for a 1900 hrs dinner start. Grace is said before seating and the head table is served first. Proper table manners like napkin placement, cutlery use, and slow eating are expected. Toasts are made following the meal before awards and presentations conclude the evening.

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    The mess dinner is a formal military tradition with specific etiquette and procedures to follow. Key roles like the President of the Mess Committee oversee the dinner. Guests must arrive by 1830 hrs for a 1900 hrs dinner start. Grace is said before seating and the head table is served first. Proper table manners like napkin placement, cutlery use, and slow eating are expected. Toasts are made following the meal before awards and presentations conclude the evening.

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    The mess dinner is a formal military tradition with specific etiquette and procedures to follow. Key roles like the President of the Mess Committee oversee the dinner. Guests must arrive by 1830 hrs for a 1900 hrs dinner start. Grace is said before seating and the head table is served first. Proper table manners like napkin placement, cutlery use, and slow eating are expected. Toasts are made following the meal before awards and presentations conclude the evening.

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    Mess Dinner Etiquette

    Mess Dinner Culture


     The Mess Dinner is a parade. Therefore, it is an
    official function at which dress, time of assembly,
    attendance, and other details shall be specified.
     Mess Dining means a degree of formality, or
    ritual, governed by customs which have proven
    their worth over the years, which contributes so
    much to the satisfaction of good fellowship and
    good dining.
     There are many traditions that have now become
    an integral part of the mess culture as to how
    people conduct themselves while in the mess.
    Who’s who?
     The PMC or “President of the Mess
    Committee” is “in charge of the dinner”
     The Vice PMC is charged with assisting the
    PMC
     There may be a Guest of Honour
     The Commanding Officer is always a
    prominent fixture
    Mess Dinner Schedule
     Early arrival is expected. Time for arrival is
    usually listed as 1830 for 1900 hrs - all members
    must be present at 1830 hrs, and the head table
    will be seated for dinner at 1900 hrs.
     Piper will give 15, 10, and 5 min warnings
     Use the bathrooms before dinner starts
     Stand behind your chair and wait for head table to
    arrive
     Piper will pipe in head table
    Mess Dinner Schedule
     Once head table has arrived, grace will be said,
    and then everyone will be seated.
     Head table will be served first
     No member will commence eating until the PMC
    does so
     Members are expected to eat gracefully and
    slowly
     Impolite to share food
     Conversation with those around you is
    expected, although it should remain dignified.
    Tableware

    In general, choose utensils from the


    outside first. Do not use a knife to break
    your bread, instead use your fingers.
    Table Manners
     Posture - maintain an upright sitting position
     Do not play with utensils or food
     Napkin remains on your lap until finished
     Simply lay on the table when you are done
     Soup should be taken from the side of spoon.
    Do not lift the bowl to your lips.
     Knife should be held in right hand.
     Fork is held in left hand, prongs down.
    When finished eating...

    Notice the 45 degree


    angle of the cutlery
    and dish you have
    completed. It shall be
    removed promptly.
    Passing of the Port
     ‘Port’ is used for the toasts
     Server will decant the ‘port’ and pass to the
    first guest
     Pour out a reasonable amount
     Pass the ‘port’ to the left
     Keep the decanter off the table as it makes it
    around to all guests
    General Tidbits
     Traditionally, expect to remain at the table
    throughout the meal, regardless of duration
    and the possible effects of consuming excessive
    beverages.
     If you must leave the table for urgent reasons,
    please do so.
     If time permits, a note passed to the PMC via
    the Serving Staff requesting permission to
    leave the table should be proffered.
    Dress
     Dress specified on ticket
     Cadets - generally CO’s Dress (No. 3)
     Can wear white collar dress shirt with black bow tie
    in lieu of green shirt and tie
     Officers - can wear Mess Dress, otherwise No. 3
     Guests generally wear formal attire (business
    dress) – think Grad dinner
     Headdress is not worn at the dinner
     Females may wear a conservative hair style
     Hair must be done ‘up’ and off the collar
    Following the meal...
     The “Toast to the Queen”
     The “Toast to the Regiment”
     The “Toast to the Fallen”
     The “Toast to the Caterer”
     The “Toast to the Piper”
     Dessert
     Awards & Presentations
     Slide Show
     March off the head table

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