All the coronavirus restaurant etiquette you need to know
- 1/19
Stay home if you’re not feeling well
- 2/19
Call ahead and ask about any policy changes
- 3/19
Follow local laws and regulations
- 4/19
Abide by individual restaurants’ rules
- 5/19
Wear a face mask
- 6/19
Be patient
- 7/19
Understand some things may be different
- 8/19
You don’t have to hold open doors
- 9/19
Wash your hands
- 10/19
Practice social distancing
- 11/19
Follow the flow of traffic
- 12/19
Know you can only control your behavior
- 13/19
Remember to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’
- 14/19
Remember basic table manners
- 15/19
Be careful when using the restroom
- 16/19
Use touchless payment when possible
- 17/19
Tip generously
- 18/19
Keep your visit short
- 19/19
Don’t shame others for their behavior
Carolyn Menyes
One of life’s simplest pleasures is going out to eat, but dining looks different today than it did just a few months ago due to the coronavirus pandemic. With new normals of life, there are also new rules of etiquette that apply during this time. To find out how to eat out properly right now, we consulted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for health and safety guidelines as well as the classic etiquette experts at Emily Post so you can be polite and be prepared for a nice meal out.