西餐礼仪与中餐礼仪(英文)

ORDERING
An employer will generally let you order first; his or her order will be taken last. Sometimes, however, the server will decide who orders first. Often, women’s orders are taken before men’s.
☺ Sit up straight with your arms near your body. ☺ Do invite the host and everyone else to begin eating
by going “chi” (eat) before yourself. ☺ Do try a bit of everything if you are an invited guest.
The napkin stays on your lap the whole time. If you need to leave the table during the meal,
place your napkin on your chair as a signal to your server that you will come back. You should only dab your lips and should not make the napkin dirty.
DRINKING
Gan Bei! Besides beer, the official Chinese alcoholic beverage is Bai Jiu, high-proof Chinese liquor made from assorted grains.
There are varying degrees of Bai Jiu. The Beijing favorite is called Er Guo Tou, which is a whopping 56% alcohol. More expensive are Maotai and Wuliangye.
The real difference is that in the West, you have your own plate of food, while in China the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares.
SITTING DOWN
Table manners Impression Tips
餐桌禮儀 印象 訣竅
COSTUME
You can wear what you like, just make sure it is fit for your age, job and character. and remember the key is to be tidy.
EATING
Don’t eat too fast or too slowly, be in accordance with the host.
After you eat the seafood, a cup of water will also be served with two pieces of lemon in it. Don‘t mistake that for drink. It’s for washing your hands.
EATING
Do not use your own utensils to get food but the communal ones that come along with the dish.
Never take the last bit from a serving dish. Do not smoke or talk about sad experiences. Do not talk with your mouth full.
If you are at a romantic dinner, the man should push the woman’s chair out for her.
Sometimes the waiter will do this.
USING THE NAPKIN
The meal actually begins when the host or hostess unfolds his or her napkin. You should never attempt to call the waiters or other staff to assist you before the meal begins..
DRINKING
☺ If you don't want to be drunk, you can say "I'm allergic" before dinner.
☺ Do fill your neighbors' cups before you do yours.
☺ If you are the proposer, keep your hand and cup lower unless you are the leader or the senior.
TABLE MANNERS IN THE WEST AND IN CHINA
INTRODUCTION
Table manners play an important part in making a good impression.
Here are some basic tips to help you…
Guest Course
客人 一道菜
THE MENU
Read the menu to decide what you want to eat.
Decide
決定
THE MENU
THE TABLE SETTING
The knives and soupspoon are always on the right. The forks are always on the left.
It should not be crumpled or twisted, which reveal untidiness or nervousness.
Nor should it be folded, which might show that you think your host might reuse it without washing.
The second best one is the seat on the left hand of the main one ,usually for the host.
Then the right part followed by the left part. Because in our point, the right is inferior to the left.
Where do all the plates and glasses go? A simple way to remember is "solids to the left, liquids to the right." Your salad and bread plates are to the left of the dinner plate; your water and wine glasses are to the right.
At a very formal dinner name cards will show you where you should sit.
If there are no name cards on the tables, the host will take you to the correct place.
ORDERING
If there is something you don’t understand on the menu, ask your server any questions you may have. Answering your questions is part of the server’s job.
Order Decide
點菜 決定
ORDERING
As a guest you should not order one of the most expensive items on the menu or more than two courses unless your host shows that it is all right.
TIME
If you are the host, inform your guests early, and people can arrange their time. The host can never be late, and you’d better be half an hour earlier. The guest can be in time or 5-10 min later.
SITTING DOWN
Although Chinese like to eat at the round-table, the different seats have different suggestions. The main seat that should be seated by the most important person is the one facing the door, with the best view.
USING THE NAPKIN
Never wipe your silverware with your napkin.
Once the meal is over, you should place ble to the right of your dinner plate.
LEAVING
say thank you and invite in return.
WESTERN TABLE MANNERS
Of course, the main difference on the Chinese dinner table is chopsticks instead of knife and fork, but that’s only superficial.
The last is the person who is sitting in the opposite of the main seat.
USING UTENSILS
➢ Don't stick your chopsticks upright in the rice bowl. Instead, lay them on your dish.
Place the napkin on your lap.
If it is small – unfold it completely. If it is big – fold it in half, lengthwise.
USING THE NAPKIN
Sometimes a roll of bread is wrapped in it; if so, take it out and put it on your side plate.
➢ Don't point at anyone with your chopsticks. ➢ Don't tap on your bowl with your chopsticks.
EATING
cold dishes main courses Soup staple food
EATING