英美餐桌礼仪

1、Table Manners,Table manners are the rules of 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. For example, it is generally impolite to put elbows on table

2、s, since doing so creates a risk of tipping over bowls and cups. Each family or group sets its own standards for how strictly these rules are to be enforced.,1,AmericanTableManners,1,Mens and unisex hats should never be worn at the table. Ladies hats may be worn during the day if visiting others. Be

3、fore sitting down to a formal meal, gentlemen stand behind their chairs until the women are seated.,饭前（Before dining）,1,One does not start eating until every person is served or those who have not been served request that you begin without waiting. Napkins are placed in the lap. At more formal occas

4、ions diners will wait to place their napkins on their laps until the host places his or her napkin on his or her lap.,饭前（Before dining）,1,If you are having difficulty getting food onto your fork, use a small piece of bread or your knife to assist. Never use your fingers or thumb. There should be no

5、negative comments about the food nor of the offerings available.,进餐时General manners while dining,1,Chew with your mouth closed. Do not slurp, talk with food in your mouth, or make loud or unusual noises while eating. Do not talk excessively loudly. Give others equal opportunities for conversation. G

6、entlemen should stand when a lady leaves or rejoins the table in formal social settings.,进餐时General manners while dining,1,The fork may be used either in the American style (use the fork in your left hand while cutting; switch to right hand to pick up and eat a piece) or the European Continental sty

7、le (fork always in left hand).Unless a knife stand is provided, the knife should be placed on the edge of your plate when not in use and should face inward,使用餐具：（Using utensils）,2,Table Manners in England,1,If you cannot eat a certain type of food or have some special needs, tell your host several d

8、ays before the dinner party. If you are a guest, it is polite to wait until your host starts eating or indicates you should do so. It shows consideration. Always chew and swallow all the food in your mouth before taking more or taking a drink.,Things you should do:,1,Always say thank you when served

9、 something. It shows appreciation. When eating rolls, break off a piece of bread before buttering. Eating it whole looks tacky. When eating soup, tip the bowl away from you and scoop the soup up with your spoon.,Things you should do:,1,Never lick or put your knife in your mouth. It is impolite to st

10、art eating before everyone has been served unless your host says that you dont need to wait. Never chew with your mouth open.No one wants to see food being chewed or hearing it being chomped on. It is impolite to have your elbows on the table while you are eating.,Things you should not do:,1,Dont re

11、ach over someones plate for something, ask for the item to be passed. Never talk with food in your mouth. It is impolite to put too much food in your mouth.,Things you should not do:,1,The fork is held in the left hand and the knife in the right. If you have a knife in one hand, it is wrong to have a fork in the other with the prongs (tines) poi