商务礼仪之餐桌礼仪英文版课件 table manners[文字可编辑].ppt

Use eating utensils properly Hold the fork horizontally by balancing it between the first knuckle 节 of the middle finger and the tip of the index finger while the thumb steadies the handle. The knife on the other hand is used with the tip of the index finger leaning on the blade of the knife. Do not apply too much pressure; simply use it as leverage and guidance. Hold the spoon like hold a pencil. After you have stirred your drinks, remove the spoon and place it on the serving plate underneath. If there is no serving plate, place the spoon on your plate. Knife Spoon Fork A Fingerbowl When to use? After the main course. How to use? Dip your fingers gently into the warm water and rinse 冲洗 them lightly. Why to use? Clean your fingers after a sticky or messy meal, such as ribs 肋骨 fried chicken, or corn-on-the-cob （棒） . ? Shallow 浅 round bowl placed atop a larger plate, filled with warm water; ? Lemon wheels floated in the water. When the Dinner is Served The order of Serving The female guest of honor is served first. The Server movers to the right or counter clockwise. All food is served from the left, while all the drinks are served from the right . The server serves from the left, and picks up from the right. Before the Main Course is Served When to start? Wait until the hostess lifts her fork as the signal to begin eating. Place the bread and butter on your butter plate, then break off a bite-sized piece of bread, put a little butter on it, and eat it. Appetizers are eaten with a fork and knife Dip the spoon into the soup to get a spoonful with a motion that takes the spoon away from you rather than toward you. Sorbet 果汁冰糕 is served between the fish and meat courses to clear the palate. If it is served with a garnish 配菜 , you may eat the mint leaves, fresh herbs, or flower petals 花瓣 . Conversation ? Chat only briefly with those seated several places