1. Dress and manners

When going to high-end restaurants, men should dress neatly; Ladies should wear suits and shoes with heels. If formal clothes are specified, men must wear ties. When entering the restaurant, men should open the door first and invite women in. Ladies should be asked to go ahead. When seated and served, ladies should be given priority.

2. Seating

The most appropriate way to sit is to sit on the left. When the chair is pulled away, the body will stand up straight at a distance almost touching the table, and the leader will push the chair in, and when the leg bends and touches the chair behind, you can sit down. When eating, the upper arm and back should lean against the back of the chair, and the abdomen should keep a fist distance from the table. Sitting with your feet crossed is best avoided.

3. Etiquette of eating bread

The position where the bread is placed must be on the left side of the main course. If there is bread from the beginning, know that the bread on the left side of the tableware belongs to you. When applying cream, use a personal cream knife. If a cream knife is not attached, you can use a cooking knife. Care must be taken not to monopolize the cream knife.

4. Know the order of serving

The formal order of serving a full set of western food is: appetizer and soup, fish, fruit, meat, cheese, dessert, coffee and fruit, as well as aperitif and table wine. It's not necessary to order all of them. It's rude to order too much but not finish it. Appetizer, main course (fish or meat) and dessert are the most appropriate combination. Ordering is not a starter, but a favorite main course, and then a soup suitable for the main course.

5. Use of napkin

After ordering, open the napkin before the appetizer is delivered, fold one-third inward, and let two-thirds spread flat on the legs to cover the legs above the knees. It's best not to stuff napkins into the neckline.

extended information

western table manners originated from the French dynasty of Tam Jia, and at that time, inspired by Byzantine culture, a series of elaborate manners were formulated. European table manners evolved from chivalry. In the 12th century, Italian culture flowed into France, and table manners and menu terms became more elegant and refined, and books on teaching manners appeared one after another.

Western countries are European white world cultural circles relative to East Asia, and the accurate name of western food should be European cuisine or European catering. Its dishes are different from Chinese dishes, and generally use seasonings such as olive oil, butter, tomato sauce and salad dressing. Different staple foods are the same with some vegetables, such as tomatoes and broccoli.

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