Placement and Use of Western Tableware
If broken down, cups, plates, napkins, etc. It's all tableware We generally say western tableware, especially knives, forks and spoons.
The conventional arrangement of western-style tableware is as follows: a soup plate is placed in the middle directly opposite, and a spoon is placed above the soup plate, with the center of the spoon facing upward. Put all kinds of wine glasses and cups on the spoon. There are knives and forks on the left and right sides of the plate, which are placed in parallel. Bread butter plate with butter knife is at the top left, parallel to the glass. Napkins are put on a plate, or folded and put in a glass of water. If there are noodles in the rice, there will be a special fork and spoon placed horizontally under the plate. At a formal western banquet, each dish will be equipped with a corresponding set of tableware, which is arranged from outside to inside in the order of serving: appetizer, soup, seafood, meat, drink, bread and dessert. Experienced people can judge the approximate dishes from the arrangement of tableware.
Xiaofeng is an up-and-coming writer, and a senior editor of a publishing house intends to promote him. At a pen meeting, the editor invited Xiaofeng to a western restaurant for lunch. Xiaofeng eats western food for the first time. I saw a table full of knives and forks, but I didn't think there was any knowledge in it. When eating, Xiaofeng learned to be an editor, holding a knife and fork in his hand, which was very decent. Xiaofeng holds a meat fork in his left hand and a butter knife in his right. And the dish in front of him is a smoked fish. The senior editor thought, "It's the first time to eat. I don't know how to use it. How can you ask me?" Can't you see how I use it? He is really ill-bred and not good at learning and thinking. Forget it, he won't make much progress. "After dinner, Xiaofeng is still looking forward to his bright future, but the senior editor is already considering finding another training object.
When eating western food, tableware should not be used indiscriminately, but should be used from outside to inside in turn. When eating the first course, you should first use the outermost set of knives and forks on both sides of the soup plate. When eating the second course, you should take the knife and fork at the outer ends of the left and right sides in turn, and so on. In the process of eating, always use the left fork and the right knife. What is more interesting is American usage. You can use the left fork and the right knife to prepare all the food on the plate, then put the knife in front of the plate and eat it with the fork in your right hand. It's not rude. )
At least two spoons will be used in more formal western food. Standing side by side with the knife, the outermost spoon on the right side of the plate is used to drink soup, which is slightly larger; The spoon placed horizontally above the dessert knife and fork is used to eat dessert, which is slightly smaller. When dessert is not served, a teaspoon will be used instead. The spoon for drinking coffee or tea can only be used for stirring, not for scooping. When drinking coffee or tea, put the spoon on the tray instead of the cup.
Like chopsticks used in Chinese food, western tableware should not be placed casually during meals. After eating each dish, or if you don't want to eat any more, you can put the knives and forks side by side on the plate, or put the knives and forks side by side on the plate. After seeing it, the service staff will understand that this plate can be disassembled.
Observe etiquette, the true meaning of eating western food.
Western food is often not based on "eating", but on the environment and emotional appeal. Pay attention to exquisite menu, touching atmosphere, melodious music and elegant manners. Therefore, when eating western food, we must pay special attention to our words and deeds.
When you eat in a western restaurant, you must dress neatly, and you can't wear casual clothes, as well as when you go to a western family dinner. Be dignified when you sit down, and don't worry. If men and women walk together, men should take the initiative to help women pull out their seats. If you bring bags, certificates and other sundries with you, put them under the table or on your knees.
It is polite to keep clean on the dining table of western food. When eating, don't stir in any food, take a proper amount at a time, and only let one third of the spoon enter your mouth when you send food to your mouth. When drinking soup, you should scoop it from the inside out in your own direction; Every time you take food, you should finish the food in the spoon at once. Don't put the used spoon back. During eating, don't let the spoon be covered with soup and dessert residue, and don't spill it on the table, fall to the ground and stick to your hands and face.
On Yan Yan's first date, her male classmates invited her to eat western food. Yan Yan doesn't know how to use tableware, but carefully and quietly watches how male students and other guests use it. Fortunately, everything went well. Gradually, Yan Yan felt that there was no need to worry about the usage of tableware and how to eat food, and her words gradually increased. Speaking of happiness, she raised her voice and waved a knife and fork. The male classmate's expression was awkward, and the waiter and other guests not far away also noticed Yan Yan's voice and movements, and some guests did Sarah laugh. The male classmate said softly, "Put the knife and fork down." Yan Yan didn't notice her gaffe. She stuck out her tongue to apologize. But after a while, Yan Yan began to amplify her voice again. Her laughter echoed harshly in the restaurant, and other guests looked at her discontentedly. The male students were disappointed and wanted to pursue Yan Yan. Now, he denies his idea.
It is important to keep quiet. Don't talk loudly when eating western food. Don't wave the tableware in your hand when you are talking. When eating western food, in the process of using knives and forks, try not to make the sound of knife and fork collision, let alone knock on the plate. Don't make a chewing sound when eating. In addition, try to avoid pulling the seat at will and making noise.