Dining Etiquette

If a Pole invites you to their home, you should be on time. You might be required to remove your shoes. If your host is wearing slippers, make sure they are. Dress sartorially. Offer to assist the hostess with the meal's preparation or cleanup afterward. This is polite behavior. The majority of the time, this will be politely declined.

Do not inquire about taking a house tour. Continental table manners dictate that you should eat with your knife in your right hand and your fork in your left hand. Attend to the hostess' invitation before beginning to eat. Family-style dining is the norm for most meals.

You can start with tiny portions, so you can accept second helpings. Try out several things. Only hard liquor is used to make toasts (generally vodka). Later on in the meal, you should toast yourself in return. Small glasses are used to serve alcohol, so you may sip it quickly.