西方餐桌礼仪TableManners英文

Sample Dialogue 2
A: I’m very glad you like it. B: Sure! I like it very much. A: Another piece of meat pie? B: NO, thanks really. I’m on diet.
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
• Do not talk when your food is in the
mouth.
• Do not smoke at the table. • Ignore mistakes made by the server. • Pleasant conversations.
• Drinking too much when dining is very
impolite and one of the most disliked behaviors.
• It is bad manners to drain a glass
completely at a formal function.
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
• Do not show that you are a difficult or a
fussy guests.
• Do not shakes your legs while sitting or
standing at the functions.
Sample Dialogue 2
A: Fresh fruit cocktail, juices… B: Orange juice, please. A: O.K. Orange juice! A: Here’s a gift for you. B: So beautiful! What a lovely thing!
so that your presence is noticed.
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
• Keep calm. When the dishes start
coming, let he others at the table start first and observed what they use.
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• Talk softly
Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West
Using your napkin
•The meal actually begins
when the host or hostess unfolds his or her napkin.
dessert. Mary makes very good pumpkin pies.
Sample Dialogue 1
Guest: That sounds very tempting. But I
hope we can wait a little while, if you don't mind.
• Start with the cutlery from the
outside.
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
• The simple rule to bear in mind during a
formal meal is that guests never have a reason to touch a plate with their hands and to do so would insult the host.
Host: Of course. How about some
coffee or tea now ?
Guest: Tea, please. Thanks.
Sample Dialogue 2
A: What would you like for lunch? B: I would like a hot dog. A: Would you have anything to drink? B: Yes, a cup of coffee to go with the hot dog.
FORMAL Table Setting
INFORMAL Table Setting
(below the plate. left to right): bread & butter plate, butter knife, wine/water glass. (plate row. left to right): napkin, salad fork, dinner fork, salad plate, plate, dinner knife
Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West
Using your napkin
• The gentleman should pick up his
wife’s napkin with his right hand, take it by a corner and shake it open beneath the table level to the right of his chair then he should take his own napkin and repeat the procedure for himself.
Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West
Table manners refers to the etiquette used while eating, which may also include the appropriate use of utensils. Different cultures observe different rules for table manners. Many table manners evolved out of practicality.
Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West
Using your napkin
• Never tuck the napkin into any part of
your clothing or remove it during the meal, unless you are called upon to stand for a toast. In that case, fold your napkin neatly and place it to the left of your plate before standing, and do not forget to return it to your lap when retaking your seat.
Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West
Using your napkin
• Place your napkin on your lap, completely
unfolded if it is a small luncheon napkin, or in half diagonally, across your lap point at your knees, if it is a large dinner napkin.
• With formal dinner, seating
is invariably arranged beforehand and you will be ushered or shown to your seat.
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
• Be brief in greeting the host or hostess,
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
BE PUNCTUAL
• Take your invitation card with you and
present it on arrival ( ifHale Waihona Puke Baidunecessary)
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
• Do not over dress Or too much jewelry
used.
• Do not make up or combing your hair at
the table.
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West
Using your napkin
• The napkin remains on your lap
throughout the meal and should you need to, and after each course without fail, it should be used to gently blot your mouth.
DO’S and DON’T’S FOR FORMAL DINNER
• Do not bite your nails or using tooth
picks at the tables.
• Try not to make noise with the cutlery,
plates or glasses.
are to be enforced.
Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West
ARRIVALS
• Follow as directed by the receptionist • Make sure you have the correct seat • Socialize with the person next to you • Read the program • Avoid going in and out of the Dinning
Sample Dialogue 1
Hostess: Would you like to have some
more chicken ?
Guest: No, thank you. The chicken is
very delicious, but I'm just too full.
Host: But I hope you saved room for
Sample Dialogue 2
A: what about some beer? B: No, thanks. I don’t drink beer at noon. A: Good evening, sir. Your order, please? B: Appetizer first. What do you have tonight?
THE CORRECT WAY TO HOLD CUTLERY and GOBLET
THE CORRECT WAY TO HOLD CUTLERY and GOBLET
THE CORRECT WAY TO HOLD CUTLERY and GOBLET
THE CORRECT WAY TO HOLD CUTLERY and GOBLET
Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West
For example, it is generally impolite to put elbows on tables, since doing so creates a risk of tipping over bowls and cups. Each family or group sets its own standards for how strictly these rules