Banquets in a restaurant do not happen very often, so there may be a fear of doing something wrong and causing confusion among those around you. Etiquette will help to avoid awkwardness.
These are the generally accepted rules that allow you to feel comfortable in society:
The one who invited the guests is the first to enter the restaurant.
You should wait until all the guests have arrived, but it is customary to wait no more than 20 minutes for latecomers.
At the banquet table, it is customary for men to sit to the left of the ladies whom they are going to court during dinner.
There are special etiquette rules for a romantic dinner in a restaurant:
A man who has invited a lady to a romantic dinner should arrive early, find out where the table is prepared, and then meet the woman.
The rule of etiquette dictates that the man chooses the menu, but at the same time he can offer the lady a choice of several dishes.
In all cases, the delicate issue of payment is resolved in advance. It is customary to leave the waiter a tip of 10-15% of the amount.