Etiquette plays an important role in people's communication. First of all, it can communicate people's feelings, feel the dignity of personality and enhance people's sense of dignity; Secondly, it helps to develop the friendship between our people and the people of all countries and regions in the world. In foreign-related communication, observing international practices and certain etiquette is conducive to China's opening to the outside world and to showing the style of China's etiquette country. So, do you know the foreign banquet etiquette? Below I will organize a stock of Anu for everyone, hoping to help you!
1. Sit down
According to the general etiquette standard for banquets, a round table is generally used for Chinese banquets, and the priority of the guest's seat depends on the distance from the host, and the guest of honor is closest to the host. In addition, the master's right is the respect, and the left is the second. If it is a private room, the seat near the private room is the first, and the seat near the door is the second.
2. greet the concierge
generally, special personnel should be arranged to greet the concierge at the banquet place. For particularly important concierge, the host of the banquet should meet him personally and lead him to his seat.
3. Toast and speech
This is one of the main etiquette activities of the banquet. Usually the host leads the toast and delivers a speech, usually at the beginning of the banquet. The speech should be concise, clear and loud, which can attract the attention of all participants. Create a good atmosphere for the banquet.
in addition, it should be noted that wine should be poured from the guests' right side for the convenience of guests. Usually, wine is poured for the host first, then for the host, and then in clockwise order.
4. Serving
In the order of serving Chinese food, the order is: appetizers, that is, cold cuts; Main course, such as fish, meat, poultry, etc. Hot dishes, that is, all kinds of cooking; Soup; Dessert; Finally, the fruit is served. It should be noted that very formal banquets are generally divided into meals.
5. Conversation at the dinner
After the banquet begins, guests should generally be guided to eat first, and stories and practices related to dishes or drinks can be introduced to promote Chinese food culture. Then cut into the business conversation naturally, and at the same time, politely propose a toast or a dish occasionally. Mainly for meals, business conversations are naturally completed between meals.
6. Farewell after dinner
At the end of the banquet, the host and the relevant personnel of the banquet party should escort the guest of honor away from the banquet and walk them to the door, shaking hands warmly and saying goodbye. Then, shake hands with other concierge to say goodbye.