英国礼仪餐桌british TABLE+MANNERS+IN+ENGLAND.ppt

TABLE MANNERS IN ENGLAND Group 1 CHIRITA ANDREEA ROXANA ANDREESCU SEBASTIAN IONUT ANGHELUS ROBERT ALEXANDRU ROTARIU VICTOR DANIEL What should I do or not do when I am eating in Britain? The British generally pay a lot of attention to good table manners. Even young children are expected to eat properly with knife and fork. We eat most of our food with cutlery. The foods we dont eat with a knife, fork or spoon include sandwiches, crisps, corn on the cob, and fruit. Things you should do: If you cannot eat a certain type of food or have some special needs, tell your host several days before the dinner party. If you are a guest, it is polite to wait until your host starts eating or indicates you should do so. It shows consideration. Always chew and swallow all the food in your mouth before taking more or taking a drink. You may eat chicken and pizza with your fingers if you are at a barbecue, finger buffet or very informal setting. Otherwise always use a knife and fork. Always say thank you when served something. It shows appreciation. When you have finished eating, and to let others know that you have, place your knife and fork together, with the prongs (tines) on the fork facing upwards, on your plate.  ?? In a restaurant, it is normal to pay for your food by putting your money on the plate the bill comes on. Things you should not do: Never lick or put your knife in your mouth. It is impolite to start eating before everyone has been served unless your host says that you dont need to wait. Never chew with your mouth open. No one wants to see food being chewed or hearing it being chomped on. It is impolite to have your elbows on the table while you are eating. Dont reach over someones plate for something, ask for the item to be passed. Never talk with food in your mouth. Never blow your nose on a napkin (serviette). Napkins are for dabbing your lips and only for that. Never take food from your neighbours plate. Never pick food out of your teeth with