4. Wait until your host is seated before you, or until he/she ask you so.

5. Review menu and decide quickly.

6. Don't order messy foods, avoid pastas with thick sauces.

7. Always fold your napkin on your lap before eating.

8. Avoid alcoholic beverages if you can. Drink no more than one glass if you must.

9. Always excuse yourself if you plan to leave table.

10. Place your napkin on arm of your chair if you want to use rest room.

11. Always remember basic table manner: Don’t put your elbows on table. Always put your idle hand in your lap unless you are cutting something.

12. The salt and pepper shaker should always travel together.

13. Cut one piece at a time.

18. Use your eating utensils from outside in.

19. Place your knife and fork in middle of plate with handles resting on plate. Fork tines should be turned down and knife blade turned in. Place napkin to right of your plate.

20. Most of time interviewer will pay for it, so thank your host for a wonderful meal and interview.

As you see, sending a thank you letter serves multiple purposes; it can be used as a tool for providing additional information and keeps communication open. This is another chance to set you apart from other applicants.

Tips on writing thank you letters: - Send a thank you letter to each person who interviews you. Show them you appreciate their time and decision. - Personalize every letters you send. Don't create a letter and send them to every one. Mention name of person you write to in letter. - Make it easy to read. Use plain and light stationery. - Keep letter brief. - Summarize date you spoke with interviewer and important points during interviews. - Check for any spell and grammar error with your word processor before sending. - Make sure that your thank you letter uses same heading as your resume and initial cover letters, to maintains consistency.

In any case, you have to consider your situation and develop a thank you letter appropriately. For example, handwritten note on a card may be perceived as less professional or polished. If you think personal touch aspect of it outweigh drawback, then by all means use it.