The six points of banquet etiquette
1. Table and seating arrangements
In business etiquette and international etiquette, it is all about the right. For large banquets, if the tables are arranged vertically, they are arranged against the wall in order. If the tables are arranged horizontally, the center is the top, the right side is second, and the left side is at the end of the table In addition, a woman's husband is the most important thing. However, if the woman's status is prominent, the husband does not necessarily take his wife as his honor. However, according to Chinese tradition, the husband's position should be as far forward as possible to show respect.
According to the norms of business banquet etiquette, government officials are usually at the top of the list, leaders of social organizations are at the middle, and social leaders are at the bottom. But also to follow the exception. To honor the old, respect for teachers, respect for the wise. The order of departure should be waiting for the main chaperone and the chief guest to leave the seat after the other people can leave the seat.
2 dish arrangement
Whatever you choose is the form of the banquet, the first thing to solve is the arrangement of dishes. To fully consider the taste of the guests, accordingly to determine the specific content of the dishes. Therefore, to do a good job in the special requirements of the guests in terms of dining and taboos this homework. For example, Hui people do not eat pork, Shanghai people good sweets, and Sichuan, Hunan people prefer chili peppers, Shandong and other coastal cities such as people eat seafood. At the same time, you can invite guests to eat some of the local characteristics, characteristics that is culture, will leave a deeper impression.
3. The use of napkins
Napkins are used to wipe the mouth and hands of oil stains, do not use napkins to wipe the tableware. The napkin should be taken out of the cup by the diner or by the waiter and spread out on the lap. Napkins should not be used until all guests of honor have been seated. You can't just play with the napkin, you can put it on the back of the chair to indicate that you want to continue eating.
4. Arrangement of drinks
The guest's drink requirements do not need to know in advance, but need to be properly asked when the party is about to start guests can show respect for the guests. Ask is skillful, generally should be used to close the inquiry, that is, to give the content of the choice so as not to point to a guest does not have a drink caused by embarrassment.
5. Time schedule
The time of the banquet is generally based on the host's time. If the host schedules the time for 12:30 pm, the guests should not discuss the 12:00 pm. Of course, the master of the banquet is best to consult with the guests to *** with the confirmation, so that both sides will feel very comfortable. Of course, there are special circumstances, such as the banquet leaders, but the leadership of the schedule and the host would like to conflict, this time the guest's time shall prevail
6. The end of the banquet consultation is also skillful, there can be a host to ask the guests:? The first thing you need to do is to ask your guests if they would like to have something else. The meaning of this sentence is actually? The first thing you need to do is to make sure that you have a good idea of what you want to do. The guests to this time can indicate that they have eaten enough to leave the table. At this time, the whole banquet in a pleasant atmosphere ended.
The basic principles of banquet etiquette
MANNER (way of meeting guests): meeting guests, the main event of the banquet
Meeting guests, focusing on socializing, communication. The difference between business banquets and family banquets is that, in addition to the fruit of the stomach, it is more important to have a face-to-face conversation between the host and the guest. Banquet guests for business people, both to make friends, but also to trade. Therefore, banquets should be extraordinarily careful, the conversation can be relaxed and active, do not frivolous and diffuse. Banquet, guests can be said to be the core of the whole banquet. Then how can we play our role in this key play, that requires both sides are based on respect in order to achieve seamless communication.
First of all, if it is a formal banquet, before the guests are seated, you need to place a good table sign, arrange the guests' seats. Generally speaking, it is customary to arrange people of similar status or acquaintance together, or to arrange the seats in a way that the guests and hosts cross over. After the formal seating, the interaction between the host and the guest also focuses on the way and method. As a matter of fact, both the host and the guest have their own internal priorities. Those who are responsible for assisting are advised to avoid smart-alecky behavior that may cause unpleasantness to others. The main person carries out the negotiation between the main people by himself, and the rest of the people are just responsible for enlivening the atmosphere and avoiding the cold scene is enough. In addition, in the process of communication, pay attention to the elegant demeanor and moderate conversation. When talking, we should pay extra attention to avoid talking about each other's sensitive topics, so as not to cause interruption of the conversation, the loss is not worth it.
MONEY (cost): gourmand may not be the best
Compared to foreign dining culture, the Chinese way of feasting seems to be the most humane, but in essence it is not. In the process of you come and go banquets, and can not guarantee a complete average equality, over time, it is easy to produce conflicts. Under the cultivation of Chinese catering culture, the Chinese banquet is more of a ? Face-saving project. On top of the banquet, if not all kinds of delicacies and flavors, it can not show the host to the guests of the feelings of courtesy. However, this way of feast, not only will cause unnecessary waste, but also on the meaning of the business banquet greatly reduced.
Business banquets are mainly for negotiation and cooperation, and while showing their sincerity, they should also pay attention to the amount of money. Banquet costs for every banquet host, is a bitter bill. And for the guests, too extravagant feast is also a kind of pressure. Therefore, in the choice of banquet, you can try to choose affordable banqueting places, pay attention to meat and vegetable collocation in the dishes, so that no matter the host and guest both eat healthy, but also eat comfortably. If you want to show your sincerity, you can choose to take into account the guest's preferences or needs when ordering, the choice of banquet location to avoid causing inconvenience to the guests on the transportation, etc., in the details of the start, as well as the other side can let you appreciate the sincerity of the courtesy of the feelings.
MEDIUM (environment): the environment highlights the taste
The performance of the company's strength, but also involves the attitude of business leaders. Generally speaking, consider the environment of the banquet need to pay attention to the following three points: First, the environment should be hygienic. Clean and hygienic dining environment to give each other the impression is the most intuitive, but also the most direct. If you banquet location, noisy, food for health and safety is not guaranteed, the other side of your first impression will be enough to kill the enthusiasm for cooperation in the cradle. At the same time, the other side will also think that this is a kind of disrespectful behavior. Second, the environment should be safe. When examining the environment of the banquet, pay extra attention to whether the safety measures of the place are in place. Don't think that this is alarmist, everything is still a precautionary measure. Don't end up making someone else suffer for your good intentions. For themselves, this move is also necessary. Third, the transportation should be convenient. Generally speaking, when selecting the location of the banquet, pay attention to whether the transportation of the place you choose is convenient. For first-time guests, is it easy to find. If you invite a large number of people, you need to consider whether there is a wide parking lot nearby, to avoid the inconvenience of guests due to parking when the time comes to affect the mood of the banquet.
Banquet etiquette taboos
Etiquette from the chopsticks
Chopsticks are indispensable utensils in Chinese cuisine, which is different from the knife and fork in Western cuisine, reflecting the long history of traditional customs in China. Chinese people have been using chopsticks for thousands of years, and chopsticks were called "chopsticks" in ancient times. Chopsticks were called "chopsticks" in ancient times.
Inside the family, we should prepare a few pairs of chopsticks with good texture for the exclusive use of the elders in the family, and chopsticks with general texture for the younger generation in the family, to show respect to the parents.