中西方餐桌礼仪差异.ppt

The Diferences Between Chinese Western Table Manners ;How much do you know about table manners?; Tablewares;The order of dishes in the West;The order of dishes in China;Manners in the West;The Soup CourseDinner usually begins with soup. The largest spoon at your place is the soup spoon. It will be beside your plate at the right-hand side.;The Fish Course If there is a fish course, it will probably follow the soup. There may be a special fork for the fish, or it may be similar to the meat fork. Often it is smaller.;Helping Yourself and RefusingIf a servant passes food around, he will pass the dish in at your left hand so that you can conveniently serve yourself with your right hand. Never serve yourself while the dish is on your right; it is then the turn of your neighbor on the right. It is polite to take some of everything that is passed to you. But if there is something you may not like, you may quietly say: No thank you.; Various rules and SuggestionsSit up straight on your chair! Do not put much food in your mouth at a time! Drink only when there is no food in your mouth! Do not make any nose when you eat! Do not clean your teeth at the table or anywhere in public!;Manners in China;Touching Tables Though in the West it is sometimes considered rude to put one’s elbows on the dining table, this is quite acceptable in China, particularly when eating noodles. You however may want to avoid this in some restaurants where the table is only wiped with an old cloth and there may be some unseen residue from the previous patrons’ meals.;Noise and Smoking Eating noisily and with one’s mouth open may be considered rude in the West. However, slurping, smacking the lips and leaving the mouth open when eating can be viewed as demonstrating enjoyment of the food and a friendly atmosphere in China. Smoking is also permitted in most Chinese restaurants. A way round this, in larger restaurants, is to request a side room for your meal, which