What is the proper etiquette for soup when dining out or at a formal meal?
At a formal meal where soup is one of several courses, the bowls, sometimes known as soup plates, are most likely to be shallow in shape. Since soup is often served as a first course, the soup spoon is placed to the right of the plate at the outermost position. Using the soup spoon, skim the soup from the bowl away from you toward the far edge of the bowl. Do not slurp soup from the spoon, nor should you blow on it to make it cooler. You may tip your bowl to facilitate getting the last bit of soup, but always tip the bowl away from yourself. When finished, place your spoon on the plate underneath the soup bowl.
