1. Banquet Etiquette

(1) When you are invited to a banquet, you are probably more interested in the people at the table and the conversation at the table than the food. interest. Therefore, when eating, there should be as few noises and as few movements as possible.

(2) As soon as the hostess picks up the napkin, you can pick up your napkin and put it on your lap. Sometimes there is a small piece of bread wrapped in the napkin; in that case, take it out and place it on the small plate next to it.

(3) If the napkin is large, fold it on your lap; if it is small, open it all. Never pin a napkin to your collar or vest, or rub it in your hands. You can use the corner of a napkin to wipe away oil or dirt from your mouth or fingers. Never use it to wipe cutlery or dishes.

(4) Dinner usually starts with soup. The largest spoon in front of you is the spoon, which is next to the plate on your right. Don't make the mistake of using the spoon placed in the middle of the table, as it may be used to remove vegetables or preserves.

(5) The guest shall not eat any dish until the hostess picks up her spoon or fork. The hostess usually waits until each guest has received their dish. She will not ask you to eat first, as is customary in China. When she picks up a spoon or a fork, that means everyone can do the same.

(6) If there is a fish dish, it is mostly served after the soup. There may be a special fork for fish on the table. It may also be similar to the fork used for eating meat, usually smaller. Some, anyway, place the harpoon on the outside of the meat skewer, on the side farther from the plate.

(7) Usually the fish bones have been removed before the fish is served. If the piece of fish you eat still has bones, you can hold a roll or a piece of bread in your left hand and a piece of bread in your right hand. Take the knife and push the thorn away.

(8) If there is a thorn in your mouth, you should take it out quietly and as unnoticed as possible with your fingers, put it on the edge of the plate, do not put it on the table, or throw it away. Underground.

In addition, I have some understanding of the taboos of French table etiquette, as follows:

2. Seven taboos of French table etiquette

After agreeing to the invitation of the other party, if you temporarily If you are going to be late or even cancel an appointment, you must inform the other party in advance. It's acceptable to arrive a little late for a meeting, but if it's more than 15 minutes, it will give the other person a bad impression that they don't take the date seriously. When ordering, you should choose the food you want to eat. If you have no idea after looking at the menu, you can ask the waiter to recommend the restaurant’s signature dishes for you, but make it clear that if you want to eat seafood, don’t eat red wine. Meat, etc., remember that people who are undecided about everything and only know how to say "yes but (whatever)" will only cause trouble for the guests on the same table. There are many details to pay attention to when dining, but most of them are just daily etiquette. As long as you keep calm, don't make big moves, make noise or hinder others from eating, you are considered qualified.

1. The most basic principle of using tableware is from the outside to the inside. After finishing a dish, the waiter will take away the tableware and add another set of knives and forks as needed.

2. When eating meat (such as steak), you should start cutting from the corner, and then cut off another piece after eating. When you encounter a part or side dish you don't want to eat, just move it to the side of the plate.

3. If there is something in your mouth that you want to spit out, you should bring the fork to your mouth to take it out, or take it out with your fingers, and then move it to the edge of the plate. Try not to attract anyone's attention during the whole process, and then just eat naturally.

4. When encountering side dishes such as beans or rice, you can hold the fork in your left hand and place it flat on the plate with the fork tip upward, and then use a knife to gently transfer the beans or rice onto the fork. If you need condiments but you can't reach them, ask the other person to hand them to you. Never stand up and reach down to get them.

5. Do not wipe your hands and mouth vigorously with a napkin after eating. Pay attention to your manners and use the corner of the napkin to lightly print the oil stains on your mouth or fingers.

6. No matter how comfortable the stool is, your sitting posture should remain upright and do not lean on the back of the chair. When eating, you can lean forward slightly and keep your arms close to your body to avoid hitting the next door.

7. After finishing each dish, if you place the knife and fork on all four sides, or place them crosswise, it will be very ugly. The correct way is to place the knife and fork side by side on the plate, with the fork tines facing up. in addition! The issue of dining etiquette has a long history. According to documentary records, at least in the Zhou Dynasty, dietary etiquette has formed a fairly complete system. In particular, it was praised and praised by Confucius, who served as a wine sacrificer in the State of Lu. It has become a symbol of great power, a state of etiquette, and a place of civilization throughout the ages. important aspects.

As a traditional ancient banquet etiquette of the Han people, there is a set of procedures: the host folds a invitation card and temporarily welcomes the guests outside the door. When the guests arrive, greet each other, sit in the living room, and serve refreshments. After all the guests have gathered, the guests are led to their seats, with the left at the top as the chief. There are two seats opposite the first seat, three seats below the first seat, and four seats below the second seat. When the guests sit down, the host proposes a toast and the dishes are served, and the guests thank each other with courtesy. There are also certain rules for serving wine and food during the banquet: the elders and the guest of honor should be respected first, and the host last. After the banquet is over, the guests are led into the living room to sit and have tea until they say goodbye. This traditional banquet etiquette remains intact in most parts of my country, such as Shandong, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and is reflected in many film and television works.

Influenced by the introduction of Western food in the Qing Dynasty, some Western food etiquette was also introduced. Methods such as dividing dishes, serving soup, and serving wine have also been introduced into Chinese food etiquette due to reasonable and hygienic eating methods.

The exchange of Chinese and Western food cultures has made dining etiquette more scientific and reasonable.

The more popular modern Chinese banquet etiquette is developed on the basis of continuing the tradition and referring to foreign etiquette. The seating arrangement is based on the right-first rule of Western banquets. The first guest of honor sits on the right side of the host, and the second guest of honor sits on the left side of the host or the right side of the first guest of honor. Alternatively, the wine and food are served on the right side of the guest. , first the guest of honor, then the host, first the female guest, then the male guest. Pour eight portions of the wine, but don't overfill it. The order of serving remains traditional, cold first and then hot. Hot dishes should be served from the left side of the seat opposite the guest of honor; single-portion dishes or side dishes and snacks should be served first to the guest and then to the host. Whole chicken, whole duck, whole fish and other whole dishes should not be served with the head and tail facing the main seat. These procedures not only make the entire banquet process harmonious and orderly, but also allow the identity and emotions of the host and guest to be reflected and communicated. Therefore, the etiquette on the table can make the banquet event complete and comprehensive, so that the cultivation of both host and guest can be fully displayed.

If you have difficulty finding particularly specific British etiquette, you can refer to formal books

1. When sitting, your body should be upright, your elbows should not be placed on the table, and your feet should not be crossed. It is better to keep the distance so that the utensils can be used easily. Do not mess around with the tableware that has been placed on the dining table. Fold the napkin in half and place it gently in your lap.

2. When using a knife and fork to eat, take the knife and fork from the outside to the inside. Hold the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand. When cutting things, hold the fork in your left hand to hold the food, and hold the knife in your right hand to cut it. Small pieces, brought to the mouth with a fork. When using a knife, the blade must not point outward. When you put down your knives and forks during a meal, they should be placed in an "eight" shape and placed on the edge of the dinner plate. The blade of the knife is facing towards you, indicating that you will continue to eat. After each dish is finished, put the knife and fork together on the plate. If you are talking, you can hold the knife and fork without putting it down. When not using a knife, you can hold a fork in your right hand. However, if you need to make a gesture, you should put down the knife and fork. Never wave the knife or fork in the air, nor hold a knife or fork in one hand while holding a napkin in the other hand. Mouth, nor should you hold a wine glass in one hand and a fork in the other hand to pick up vegetables. Remember, never put one end of a knife and fork on the plate and the other end on the table.

3. Don’t sip when drinking soup, and keep your mouth closed when eating. Don't lick your lips or smack your lips to make sounds. If the soup is too hot, wait until it cools down slightly before eating. Do not blow it with your mouth. When drinking soup, use a spoon to scoop it from the inside out. When the soup in the soup plate is almost finished, use your left hand to slightly tilt the outside of the soup plate and scoop it out with a spoon. When you finish eating the soup, leave the spoon in the soup plate (bowl) with the spoon handle pointing toward you.

4. When eating fish, meat and other dishes with thorns or bones, do not spit them out directly. You can cover your mouth with a napkin and spit them gently on the fork and put them on the plate. If there is a small amount of food left on the plate, do not use a fork to scrape the bottom of the plate, and do not use your fingers to help eat. Instead, eat with a small piece of bread or a fork. When eating noodles, roll them up with a fork and then put them in your mouth.

5. Bread is usually broken into small pieces and put into the mouth. Do not bite the whole piece of bread. When spreading butter and jam, break the bread into small pieces before spreading.

6. When eating chicken, Europeans and Americans mostly value chicken breast meat. When eating chicken legs, you should remove the bones first and do not eat them with your hands. When eating fish, do not turn the fish over. After eating the upper layer, use a knife and fork to remove the fish bones before eating the lower layer. When eating meat, you should cut it into pieces and eat them one by one. Do not cut the pieces too large, or cut the meat into pieces at once. .

7. If you are willing to add milk or sugar when drinking coffee, stir it evenly with a small spoon after adding it, and place the small spoon on the coffee pad. When drinking, you should hold the cup handle with your right hand, hold the saucer with your left hand, and drink directly with your mouth. Do not use a small spoon to scoop it up one by one. When eating fruit, do not bite the fruit whole. You should first cut it into four pieces with a fruit knife, then remove the skin and core with a knife, and eat with a fork.

8. Use a knife and fork to eat meat with bones. When eating meat with bones, you can eat it with your hands. If you want to eat more elegantly, it is better to use a knife. Use a fork to secure the entire piece of meat (you can point the fork upward and press the meat with the back of the fork), then insert a knife along the bone to cut the meat. It’s best to cut and eat at the same time. If you have to eat with your hands, handwashing water will be provided. When handwashing water is served together with bone-in meat, it means "please eat with your hands." After using your fingers to eat something, put your fingers in a bowl of hand soap and wash them. If you get your fingers dirty when eating ordinary dishes, you can also ask the waiter to bring you hand washing water. Pay attention to washing your hands gently.

9. It is polite to the chef to dip the bread in the sauce until there is no sauce left. Be careful not to "lick" the bread plate clean. It is elegant to use a fork to fork the bread into small pieces and eat it with a little sauce.