FrenchandBritishtableetiquette综述.pptxVIP

French and British table etiquette Table etiquette plays a vital role in the creation of an impressive environment. Laying the table Basic principles:  the table should be artistically laid napkins should never be in paper china has to be unblemished (完好的) candles are needed in the evening  placing cutlery（餐具） In France prongs（叉子的尖头） should always be facing down. Reasons: 1、Blue-blooded people used to be afraid of prongs ever since the French Revolution.  2、The location of their coat of arms（盾徽）, which in France were traditionally engraved on the back of the fork.  In Britain prongs have