西方餐桌礼仪 Table Manners（英文）.pptVIP

Sample Dialogue 2 A: Please do. You’ve hardly eaten anything.?? B: it’s delicious. But I don’t think I can. A: Wouldn’t you like to have some more chicken??? B: NO, thanks. I just couldn’t eat any more.? Sample Dialogue 2 A: Come on now; surely you can manage it.?? B: Well, maybe I could manage a very small piece. Useful ExpressionsOffer an Invitation 1) I was wondering if you’d like to come to dinner at my place next Saturday evening.? 2) I’d like to invite you to dinner next Friday evening.? 3) Would you like to come to dinner next Sunday evening? Useful ExpressionsAccept an Invitation 1) That’s very kind of you . Thank you. 2) That would be very nice. Thank you. 3) Oh, thank you very much. I’d like to come very much. 4 ) How kind of you! I’d be delighted to come. Thank you. Useful ExpressionsDecline an Invitation 1) That’s very kind of you, but I’m afraid…? 2) Oh, thank you.. I’d love to, but I’m afraid …? 3) Oh, that would be lovely, but I’m afraid… what a pity! Useful ExpressionsOn the Table 1) Please help yourself.? 2) Make yourself at home.? 3) Could you please pass the salt?? 4) Can I help you with anything??? 5) Can I give you a hand? Useful ExpressionsWhen the Guest is to Leave 1) I’m afraid I must be going.? 2) I guess I ought to be going.? 3) Thank you for a lovely dinner.? 4) Thank you for a wonderful evening. 5) It’s been very nice. Thank you. Useful ExpressionsWhen the Host is to Say Bye-bye 1) Thank you for coming.? 2) Please stay for a second cup of coffee, will you? 3) We do hope you are satisfied. Table manners refers to the etiquette used while eating, which may also include the appropriate use of utensils. Different cultures observe different rules for table manners. Many table manners evolved out of practicality. Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West For example, it is generally impolite to put elbows on tables, since