1. First of all, choose the right sort of opener. The best tool you can use is the "waiter's friend" On one end you have the corkscrew, on the other a curved knife. The metal lever is something that enables you to pull the cork out smoothly and with elegance. Cut the foil capsule under the lip of the bottle and remove the top of the foil.

2. Twist the waiter's corkscrew into the cork until it almost reaches the length of the cork. Use one hand to hold the neck of the bottle and the other to hold the corkscrew.
3. Put the lever down against the top of the bottle. Pull up on the corkscrew handle until the cork is about two-thirds out of the bottle.

4. While still holding the neck of the bottle, use the other hand to slowly twist out the cork.
5. Congratulations! Now you can say goodbye to the broken, stuck, and shredded corks!