Table manners are a very important part of social occasions, especially in business meals and banquets. Correct table manners can not only show a person's quality and cultivation, but also enhance the quality of food service. The Chinese table setting standard is a set of standardized table manners operation guide, it can not only let the diners feel the high quality service, but also let the waiter more professional and orderly service.

Chinese table setting standard operation steps

1. Table setting preparation

First of all, the waiter needs to clean and set the table before the meal. Cleaning includes washing the table, wiping the tableware, replacing napkins and so on. Setting the table needs to be done according to certain rules, generally speaking, the tableware should be placed on the dinner plate, the dinner plate should be placed on the placemat, the placemat should be placed on the tablecloth. The order in which the cutlery should be placed should be from the outside to the inside, i.e. from fork, knife, spoon to spoon. There are also certain requirements for the placement of cutlery, for example, the knife and fork should be placed parallel to each other, and the spoon and tablespoon should be placed perpendicular to each other.

2. Dining etiquette

When the meal begins, the waiter should pour tea or water for the guest first. When pouring tea or water, the waiter should pour for the elderly or VIP first, and then pour for others. During the meal, the waiter should always pay attention to the needs of the guests and add drinks or tableware for the guests in time. Guests should use the correct cutlery when dining, for example, dining knives and forks should be used instead of forks and spoons. You also need to pay attention to your posture when dining, and maintain an elegant sitting posture and hand gestures.

3. After dining

After the meal is over, the waiter should clean up the table for the guests in time, including cleaning up the cutlery, plates, placemats and so on. During the cleaning process, the waiter should keep quiet and efficient. If the guest needs to pack, the waiter should provide the guest with a packing bag and put the food into it. Finally, the waiter should see the guest off and thank them for their visit.