中西方餐桌礼仪英文.ppt

1、Table Manners,The dining product as a result of factor and so on region characteristic, climatic environment, manners and customs influences, will appear in raw material, the taste, the cooking method, the food habit varying degree difference. Was precisely because of these differences, the dining p

2、roduct had the intense localization. Between China and the West cultures difference has accomplished China and the West diet culture difference, but this kind of difference and gets along with people the philosophy from the West different thinking mode. The Chinese pays great attention “the beauty t

3、o unite”, the westerner pays great attention .,SITTING 入席,In China, any banquet, only will have one form, will be everybody sits in a circle all round. The banquet must use the round table, this formally has created one kind of unity, politeness, altogether the interest atmosphere. The delicacy deli

4、cacies place a table of persons center, it is not only the object which table of people appreciate, taste, is also a table of person sentiment exchange intermedium. 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

5、 and the general order of the guests seating arrangements.,Tableware 餐具,Chopsticks,Knives and forks,For the main or meat curse, the English keep the fork in the left hand, point curved downward, and bring the food to the mouth either by sticking the points onto it or in the case of soft vegetables,

6、by placing it firmly on the fork in this position with the knife.,Chopsticks are used to eat most kinds of Chinese foods.Hold your chopsticks towards their end, not in the middle or the front third when dining with them. When you are not using your chopsticks, or have finished eating, lay them down

7、in front of you with the tips to left.,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 the main course,it usually is a beefsteak . A vegetable salad will be served.Then a delicious dess

8、ert will appear at the table .At last is a cup of tea or coffee.,The order of dishes in China,The meal usually begins with a set of at least four cold dishes, to be followed by the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes. Soup then will be served to be followed by staple food ranging from rice

9、, noodles to dumplings. If you wish to have your rice to go with other dishes, you should say so in good time, for most of the Chinese choose to have the staple food at last or have none of them at all.,Manners in the West,1) As soon as the hostess picks up her napkin, pick yours up and lay it on yo

10、ur lap. Sometimes a roll of bread is wrapped in it; if so, toke it our and put it on your side plate. 2) 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.,3) The Fish Course If there is a fish cours

11、e, 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. 4) The Meat CourseThe main Course is usually served by the host himself, especially if it is a fowl(鸡禽） or a roast which need to be carved. He will often ask eac

12、h guest what piece he prefers, and it is quite proper to state your preference as to lean or fat, dark（红肉） or light（白肉）.,5) 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

13、 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.“,6) Various rules and SuggestionsSit up straight on your c

14、hair; Do not put much food in your mouth at a time; Drink only when there is no food in your mouth; Try not to get into your mouth anything that will have to be taken out; Do not make any nose when you eat; Do not clean your teeth at the table or anywhere in public, either with your finger or a toot

15、h pick(牙签）, not even with you tongue.,Manners in China,1)Spitting Out the Bones In China it is common practice to spit things out on the table or the floor. Often food has small pieces of bone or other inedible parts that need to be removed from the mouth. Using chopsticks, a hand or a tissue is a p

16、olite way around the problem. 2)Touching Tables Though in the West it is sometimes considered rude to put ones elbows on the dining table, this is quite acceptable in China, particularly when eating noodles.,3)Noise and Smoking Eating noisily is allowed in China.Slurping, smacking the lips and leavi

17、ng 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 will have its own door to insulate you

18、 from the noise and smoke.,4)Dessert Eating something sweet for dessert is not a Chinese custom. Sweet things can be found hidden among everything else on a Chinese menu. Fruit salads and caramel covered apple are Chinese sweet dishes that are popular with Westerners.,5)Drinking Beer is very popular in China.The other popular alcoholic drink is rice wine. Beware, this can be very strong .In China, drinking alcohol is still mainly a male custom.Male guests are routine