Table manners, as the name suggests, refers to the etiquette common sense at the table when eating and dining. The issue of dining etiquette can be described as a long-standing problem. No matter which country, there are table manners, and the table manners in each country are also different. For example, there are many different table manners in the West than in China. So, what are the common sense of table manners in the West? What are the taboos in Western table manners?
First, the introduction of Western table etiquette common sense
1, identify the table knife and fork
An authentic Western tableware includes: butter knife, bread dish, knives and forks for the front dish, knife and fork for the main dish, spoon for soup, fork spoon for dessert, wine glass, white wine glass.
2, correctly placed napkins
The napkin should not only be placed on the leg, but should also be folded in half and the crease close to itself. If you are leaving the room temporarily, you should put the napkin on the chair or use a knife to press the corner of the napkin and let it hang down. Never hang it on the back of the chair or put it back on the table.
3, how to use the knife and fork
If you can't remember the use of the knife and fork, just remember that the order of the knife and fork must be from the outside to the inside. Also, when using the knife and fork, you must not use the "brute force". The force of the forearm should be used to cut the food, so that the knife and fork are basically at a 90-degree angle. If the knife is left in the middle, the knife and fork should be placed in the word "eight". Putting it upside down, it means "I haven't finished eating yet." The back of the fork indicates that the meal is finished, the waiter will come over and take off the plate. If you are full, you should put the knife and fork on the right side of the plate, the fork is down, and the knife is on the right side of the fork.
4, take food with both hands
Always use your hands when taking food from your plate. Take a baked potato and use your left hand to hold the fork and the right hand holding the spoon to clip the food to your plate. Don't use a fork to fork food into the dish, it is extremely rude.
5, drink soup and eat bread
The soup is very hot and you can never use your mouth to blow. The role of the first spoon is to "explore the heat", generally not too full. The spoon should be simmered from the inside out, and the soup tray can be gently tilted outwards when there is not much soup left. When eating bread, don't take the whole bread and put it in the mouth to bite. The etiquette is to tear the bread into small pieces by hand and slowly put them in the mouth.
6, the main dish etiquette
Eat meat and cut it from the left. When eating fish, be careful not to turn over the fish after eating the fish, and use the knife and fork to pick up the fish bones and then eat the fish below. When eating, the first step is to insert the knife between the shrimp shell and the shrimp, peel it off, then take the meat out and slowly slice it.
7, fruit and dessert
Eat should be eaten from the side in front of you. If it is a triangular cake, you should start eating from the top. After the meal, the fruit is usually the fruit piece after peeling and seeding. It is very convenient to eat. If the melon is like a honeydew melon, it should be cut and peeled and cut into small pieces.
8, other
Drinking a cocktail is a politeness. If you are too busy or don't know what to expect in this situation, then PINK LADY or DAIQUIRI will not be drunk.
Second, the Western table etiquette taboo
1. Porcelain cup hot water, glass cup filled with cold water or ice cubes.
2, when sitting, the body should be correct, the elbows should not be placed on the table, do not kick the legs, and the distance from the table to facilitate the use of tableware.
3. During the meal, if you leave your seat temporarily, you can put the napkin on the chair. Don't put the napkin on the table, otherwise it means you don't want to eat any more, so the waiter will not serve you.
4. There are four or five categories on the Western menu, which are appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, meat, snacks, etc. (So ​​don't eat directly in the appetizer, it's very embarrassing)
5, do not make up on the table, wipe the nose with a napkin. It’s a big taboo to have a nap while dining. When you eat, you can ask for food that you can't get, and don't stand up.
6. Don't talk when you eat and chew food. Don't eat arrogantly (gobble)
7 If you are a guest, some owners who arrange seats according to their status, age, etc. should pay attention.
Every country has the attention and etiquette of each country, but the most contact with us is social etiquette and table manners. Social etiquette and table manners are also very important. The above is the Western table etiquette common sense and the Western table etiquette taboo introduced by Xiaobian. If you want to know more about the decoration information, please continue to pay attention to the decoration home network.
Pu Tote Bags,Tote Bag Pu,Pu Leather Tote,Pu Leather Tote Handbags
GUANGZHOU KOEDS LEATHER LIMITED , https://www.kodes-bag.com