国际商务礼仪(第二版) Unit Nine Dining Etiquette

Business Dining and Tipping
❖ America
Different Styles of eating
zigzag style
The knife is held in the right hand and the fork in the left with the tines down while cutting a piece of food; then the knife is placed on the upper right edge of the plate. The fork is switched to the right hand, and the food is eaten with the fork tines up
It refers to a set of rules that govern the expectations of social and dining behavior in a workplace, group or society.
What is Dining Etiquette?
Enjoy the Video
Focal Points
❖ The Rules for Business Dining ❖ Dining and Tipping etiquette in various countries ❖ Business Drinking and Toasting Customs
Lead-in
❖ Dining Etiquette
Lead-in
Contents:
❖ Business Dining Etiquette ❖ Business Dining and Tipping ❖ Business Drinking and Toasting Customs
Business Dining Etiquette
❖ Dining manners are an important part of business etiquette as most of the deals, interviews and meeting are cracked over the dinner table.
You should avoid this while dining
➢ Placing your handbag/ purse on the table ➢ Gesturing with your knife or spoon ➢ Putting food into your mouth with a knife ➢ Chomping your food ➢ Talking with your mouth full ➢ Wiping your mouth with your hand when holding a
all at once ➢ Lay napkin across lap; do not use as a bib ➢ Select silverware from the outside in ➢ When finished, put silverware in 10 o’clock position ➢ Do not dunk food ➢ Keep mouth closed when chewing
Dining Etiquette
Here are some useful tips for you on: ➢ Table setting ➢ Seating arrangement
The table setting
The seating arrangement
Tips to keep in mind
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❖ Only begin eating after your host or guest is seated and begins eating.
❖ Bring food up to your mouth (soup spoon) ❖ Observe pace of eating of others and conform to their pace ❖ Cut one piece of food and eat it rather than cutting up meat
Unit Nine. Dining Etiquette
Focal Points
❖ Lead-in ❖ Business Dining Etiquette ❖ Business Dining and Tipping ❖ Business Drinking and Toasting Customs ❖ Exercises
knife/ fork
You should avoid this while dining
➢ Reaching across people to get a dish. Instead ask for it to be passed to you
➢ Playing with the cutlery around you ➢ Wiping your face with the napkin ➢ Applying lipstick at the table ➢ Smoking (unless the host gives the lead)
➢ Enquire from the host/ hostess about dress code for the function invited
➢ Abide by local customs/ religious practices of host/ hostess
➢ Men should assist ladies to be seated by pulling out the chair
➢ Sit straight with both feet on the floor, legs together ➢ Elbows never on the table ➢ Speak softly to those nearest to you ➢ Thank the waiter only once or twice ➢ Tip well