table manners中西方餐桌礼仪.pptVIP

* * Table Manners in the west Preparition in dressing before the meal Well dressed when having a meal is the European and American peoples common sense. When going to upscale restaurant,men should wear clean coat and leather shoes,and women should wear a suit and heels.If asked to wear formal clothing,men have to wear ties. Table Manners Westerners treat with a long table,men and women sit in the owner at both ends,and then the guest of honor men and women in the press and the general order of the guests seating arreangements. If there is no special rank,ladies can sit down at first.And a polite gentleman should wait for the girls seating. After sitting down,people should maintain their back straight,but they dont have to be a stiff like a bump.And theyd better pay attention to keeping the proper distance with the table. The order of dishes in the west Dinner start with a small dish,which is often called an a starter.After the starter you will get a bowl of soup.The next dish is main course,it usually is a beefsteak.A vagetable salad will be served.Then a delicious dessert will appear at the table.At last its time to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. The manners As soon as the hostess pick up her napkin,pick yours up and lay it on your lap.Sometimes a roll of bread is wrapped in it;if so,take it out and put it on your side plate. The largest spoon at your place is the soup spoon.It will be beside your plate at the right-hand side. Three glasses—one for white wine,one for the red wine,and one for water. There are two pairs of knives and forks on the table,forks on the left and knives in the right of the plate. The knife and fork that are closest to your plate are a litte bit bigger than the ones beside them. When you sit down at the table.you can take your napkin,unfold it and put it on your lap. The napkin is used to keep the cloth clean,and you can use it to wipe the grease stain on your lips and hands.But,remember you can not use it to wipe your nose.Some people