英文对话餐桌礼仪

英文对话餐桌礼仪

Difference between Chinese and westen table manners

C:Good afternoon Jim,do you know something difference between Chinese and westen table manners?

L:I just know a little.For example: Chew with your mouth closed. Refrain from coughing sneezing or blowing nose at the table. Do not play with food or table utensils. The fork is held in your left hand and the knife is held in your right.

C:Yeah,what you have said is the basic westen table manners.I want to know some westen table manners when drinking.

L: If pouring a drink for yourself offer to pour a drink for your neighbors before serving yourself. Glasses served in a wine glass or other stemmed-glass should be held at the stem.

C:Those are very important manners differenct form Chinese table manners. However,in China table manners is mainly used chopsticks to reflect

L:I can not agree more. For instance:Decide what to pick up before reaching with chopsticks. Do not hover around or poke looking for special ingredients. After you have picked up an item do not put it back in the dish..Do you think so?

C:Yes,but the most important is:Never stab chopsticks into a bowl of rice leaving them standing upwards.

L:You are right..It is some Asians that use as offerings to deceased family members. C: Table manners are too complex., can you give some summary?

L:In general, Always remember what “regular” manners is to say “please” and “thank you”.