《西方餐桌礼仪》.pptVIP

The western table manners we all think good manners as a sort of hidden beauty secret.So how about the good table manners?Do you know how to behavior in table when someone invite you ?What is the differences of these manners in different country?Now,let us learn something about the Western table manners. Eating in American Eating out is one of the joy of being in the USA.The food is usually good and often excellent;the prices are reasonable ;and the service is mostly fine. 到达餐馆 Arriving at Restaurant When you arrive at most restaurant,you should not just go in and sit down-unless you see a sign saying Please seat yourself.Usually you will have to wait for a hostessor captain(领班)to escort(陪同)you to a table .Often there will be a sign that reads Please wait to be seated. Do not expect to share a table with other parties,even if the restaurant is crowed .It just isnt done. Many restaurant have a no-smoking section,in some place by lows. One excellent American custom is that after you have sat down your waiter or waitress will often bring you a glass or water(with ice naturally)and will keep on refilling it throughout the meal.(Most American are incapable of eating a meal without drinking something at the same time.)When your waiter or waitress takes your order,it is not very normal for one person to order for the whole table.Each person orders separately ,except in the most expensive restaurants. Summoning a waiter 召唤侍者 You may find your waiter unusually friendly.He may ask you how you are (Youre supposed just to say Fine),inquire whether you have a good day and ,later on say that he hopes you will enjoy your meal. To summon a waiter in a American restaurant you may call Bill,or Mary,or Claude,or whatever.Waiters and waitresses often actually introduce themselves when they first come to your table or wear name tags,you are permitted to use their first names. Paying the Bill 付款 The bill (often called the check)comes usually with tax added but no service