西方礼仪文化unit 3 The Etiquette of Dining.pptVIP

Unit 3 The Etiquette of Dining Table Etiquette and Manners 1. Table setting Table Setting (1) Table Setting(2) Table Setting (3) (informal) Table setting (4)(formal) Table setting (4)(formal) 2. Center piece 3. Silverware If a piece of silverware drops, leave it and ask for a replacement from your server. Silverware should not touch the tablecloth once used. Place knife at the top of the dinner plate, facing in, after use. When you are finished, place your knife and fork in the center of your plate. 4. Napkin Once seated place the napkin, unfolded, on your lap and leave it there until you are finished. Once you are finished place the napkin folded loosely to the left of your plate. Once seated place the napkin, unfolded, on your lap and leave it there until you are finished. Once you are finished place the napkin folded loosely to the left of your plate. 5. Posture and Elbows Sit straight and try not to lean on the table. Keep your elbows off the table and close to the body when you are eating. However, when you stop to talk, it is okay to rest your elbows on the table and lean forward. 6. Serving Food Pass food to the right. Transfer dip to your plate. Plates are served on the left. Dishes removed from the right. Pass the salt and pepper together. 7. Dining Wait until everyone is seated before eating. When dining with others, everyone should start and finish at the same time. If you are a fast eater try to pace yourself. You could make the others feel uncomfortable if you finish before they do.? When you are finished eating do not push your plate away from you. Take small bites, keep your mouth closed and finish chewing before continuing your conversation. 7. Dining Try not to gulp your food, it isnt very attractive. Do not blow on food that is hot. Wait until it cools or eat from the side of the bowl, when having soup. Bread and rolls should be broken with your fingers, in smal