国际经贸英语实务 第19章

第十九章 宴会礼仪英语


一、背景知识
在国际商务活动中，约会、宴请客户是发展、促进与客户的友好关 系的常用方法。在约会和宴请时，一般要注意以下的事项： (1) 确定活动的目的。 (2) 确定邀请的对象和人数。 (3) 选择合适双方的时间。 (4) 选择合适的地点与场所，这要考虑客人的个人风格、爱好与文化 背景。 (5) 邀请重要的客人须制作请柬郑重邀请，比较熟悉的客户可以电话 或口头邀请。邀请时要先向对方说明邀请的目的、时间、地点。 (6) 活动开始前，主人须亲自或派人到门口迎接客人。 (7) 活动中主人要照顾所有到场的客人，如果有互相不认识的客人， 要介绍他们相互认识。 (8) 宴会中主人和客人可互致祝酒词、答谢词。 (9) 活动结束后，主人最好亲自将客人送到大门口。



19.2 Situational Conversation
Section 1: At the Dinner (1)
A: Good evening, Paul. B: Good evening, Johns. Great to see you again. Did you have a good trip? A: Yes, it was a good flight. I was a little tired yesterday, but I am OK now. B: Great. Let me introduce you our purchasing manager, Tonny. Tonny, this is Johns Smith. A: Hello, Tonny. Nice to meet you. You can just call me Johns. And here’s my name card. C: Hello, Johns. Nice to meet you too. Here’s mine.






Section 2: At the Dinner (2)
A: Wow, it’s a nice dinner. So many foods and drinks! I am so thankful and excited. B: You will try our Indian specialty. Hope you will enjoy it. A: Of course I will. See the color of the food. And it smells delicious. I am eager to try. B: Go ahead. Just help yourself. A: I’m leaving tomorrow. It’s a very nice trip. B: Oh, do you need any help? A: No, thanks. We’ve got everything ready. B: OK. Let’s toast to our cooperation and farewell to all of you. A: Let’s cheers! A: And, here’s to you, for your nice treat these days and tonight. Cheers again! B: With pleasure. Cheers!








(8) During the party, the host and the guests can toast to or thank each other; (9) When the dinner is over, the host had better see the guest off at the gate.




Section 5: At the Dinner (5)
A: Thank you for your great dinner tonight. I really enjoy myself. B: I expect you to come again next time. A: Thanks. Wish you success in your job. B: Same to you. Have a nice trip! A: OK, take care! Goodbye!




19.3 Practical Skills
Table Manners (1) When helping a woman pull her chair to the table, hold it and guide it. Don’t shove it against the back of her legs. (2) If you’re seated at a table with eight or fewer guests, wait for everyone to be served and for the hostess to begin eating before you dig in. At a long banquet table, it’s OK to start when several people are seated and served. (3) All things not having to do with food should remain off the table: keys, clutch bags, cigarette packs, sunglasses, BlackBerrys. (4) Don’t snap your napkin open or unfurl it showily like it’s an Olympic flag. (5) If you prefer not to have wine while dining out, don’t turn your glass upside down, and don’t make a big deal of saying you don’t drink. Simply place your fingertips on the rim of the glass and say “Not today, thanks.”









(6) If you’re eating and want to take a sip, dab your mouth with your napkin to avoid staining the rim of the glass. (7) Grabbing a bowl of salad or a saltshaker as it’s being passed to someone who asked for it is the equivalent of cutting in line: greedy and rude. (8) On the subject of passing: Dishes go counterclockwise, but if someone to your left asks for something, you can hand it directly to him. (9) When you excuse yourself to go to the restroom, just say “Please excuse me.” (10) When out with friends or family — even at a fancy restaurant — it’s OK to ask for your leftovers to be wrapped. But don’t do it at a business lunch or dinner.





Section 4: At the Dinner (4)
A: Thank you for the wonderful evening and all your help during my stay here. B: It has been a great pleasure working with you. A: I hope your business doing well, and look forward to working with you in the future. B: Thanks, the same to you. Take care! A: Take care! Good night.
Chapter 19 At the Dinner
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19.1 Background Information
In international business activities, inviting a customer for dinner is the common method to develop and promote the relations with customers. When holding appointments and banquets, you should pay attention to the following matters: (1) Determine the purpose of activities; (2) Determine the numbers of the people being invited ; (3) Choose the right time for you both; (4) When choose the place, you should consider the guest’s personality, hobby and the cultural background; (5) When inviting important guests, the host must make formal invitations. Coming to familiar clients, host can phone or make oral invitation. Make the purpose of the invitation, the time and the place clear; (6) Before the start of the activity, the host shall personally or let others to meet the guests at the door; (7) The master should take care of all the guests during activities. If there are guests who don’t know each other, he must introduce them to each other;






Section 3: At the Dinner (3)
A: Thanks, but it is too strong for me. B: OK, how about some grape wine, or beer? A: Some grape wine, please. B: You have to go back China so soon. A: Yes, I also want to stay a little longer, but I have something to deal with in my company. B: What a pity! Here is a gift for you. A: Oh, it’s very kind of you. Wow, a very nice pen. Thank you so much. Here’s to you for your nice treat tonight. B: Let’s cheers!