Tablemanners分解.ppt

If youre not sure what to do ,you can always follow your hosts. In China The host tends to first drink off and show empty glass to show his respect. Then the guests propose toasts. Help the guests to pour wine into their glasses. Drink more and more. (generosity, honesty, warmth) In the West Less connotations to wine-drinking Wine is just a kind of condiment that makes dishes more tasteful. When to drink , How much you drink depend on yourself. Contrast In China ●“a ton of ”/ “a huge amount of ”food a well-prepared banquet ● public chopsticks /his- to put food for guests warmth/politeness ● Help others pay for their bill cordiality and intimate relationship Dutch Treatment bad relationship/ stranger In the West ● ample food/enough the expectation: satisfied but not “stuffed” ● not sanitary / impolite help themselves ● Dutch Treatment independent ( pragmatism, individualism) Table manners Open the chair for the lady who sits on your right hand side Sit on her left hand side Good posture :Feet flat on floor, chair up to the table, back straight, head up. Keep your hands on the lap Do not sit down before all the ladies are seated Arms and elbows do not belong on the table. Sitting down Napkin (1) When the hostess takes her napkin, open your napkin in half and lay it across your lap. Unfold the napkin and fold it half before putting it on your lap. Use the inside napkin to gently wipe your mouth. Don’t blow your nose on your napkin Napkins remain on your lap until completion of meal. Never use as a bib. If napkins slip away, never pick it up directly. Ask the waiter to pick it up or change a new one. Napkin (2) Place the napkin on the arm/back of the chair if you need to be excused. 如要离座, 把餐巾放在椅柄/背上 After completion, fold it loosely, place the soiled napkin at the left of your place setting. 用餐完毕, 把用过的餐巾放在摆设