table manners, as the name implies, refer to common sense of table manners when eating. The problem of table manners has a long history. No matter which country it is, table manners are different in each country. For example, table manners in the west are quite different from those in China. So, what are the common sense of table manners in the west? What are the taboos of western table manners?

1. Introduction to common sense of western table manners

1. Identifying table knives and forks

An authentic western tableware * * includes: butter knife, bread plate, appetizer knife and fork, main course knife and fork, soup spoon, dessert fork spoon, red wine glass and white wine glass.

2. Place the napkin correctly

The napkin should not only be placed on the leg, but also be folded in half and the crease should be close to yourself. When you leave the table temporarily, you should put the napkin on the chair or press the corner of the napkin with a knife to let it hang down. Never hang it on the back of the chair or put it back on the dining table.

3. How to use the knife and fork

If you really can't remember the purpose of the knife and fork, just remember that the order of using the knife and fork must be from outside to inside. Also, when using a knife and fork, you must not use "brute force". You should cut the food with the strength of your front arm, so that the knife and fork are basically at a 91-degree angle. If you leave the table halfway, the knife and fork should be placed in a figure of eight with the fork back up, which means "I haven't finished eating yet". The fork back down means that the meal is finished, and the waiter will come and take away the plate. If you are full, you should put the knife and fork side by side on the right side of the plate, with the fork back down and the knife on the right side of the fork.

4. Take food with both hands

When taking food from your plate, be sure to use both hands. Take a baked potato with a fork in your left hand and a spoon in your right hand to put the food on your plate. Don't just fork the food into the plate, it's extremely impolite.

5. Eat soup and bread

Never blow with your mouth when the soup is very hot. The function of scooping the first spoon is to "detect heat". Generally, don't scoop it too full. Spoons should be scooped from the inside out. When there is not much soup left, you can gently tilt the soup plate outward. When eating bread, be sure not to pick up the whole bread and put it in your mouth to bite it. The proper way to eat bread is to tear it into small pieces by hand and then slowly put it in your mouth.

6. Main course etiquette

Cut the steak from the left. When eating fish, be careful not to turn the fish over after eating the fish above, but use a knife and fork to pick off the whole set of fish bones before eating the fish below. When eating, the first step is to insert the knife between the shrimp shell and the shrimp meat to peel it off, then take out the meat and slice it slowly for enjoyment.

7. Fruits and desserts

You should eat from the side in front of you. If it is a triangular cake, you should eat from the top. After a meal, fruits are usually pieces of fruit after peeling and removing seeds, which is very convenient to eat. If melons are peeled like honeydew melons, they should be peeled first and then cut into small pieces to eat.

8. Others

Drinking cocktails is a courtesy. If you are too drunk or don't know what to order on this occasion, then PINKLADY or DAIQUIRI will ensure that you won't get drunk and lose your manners.

2. Taboo of western table manners

1. Hot water in porcelain cups, cold water or ice cubes in glasses.

2. When sitting, keep your body straight, do not put your elbows on the table, do not cross your legs, and keep the distance from the table to facilitate the use of tableware.

3. If you leave your seat temporarily during the meal, you can put your napkin on the chair. Never put the napkin on the table, otherwise it means that you don't want to eat any more and ask the waiter to stop serving you.

4. There are four or five categories on the western menu, which are appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, meat, snacks and so on. (So don't eat directly at the appetizer, which is very embarrassing)

5. Don't put on makeup at the table and wipe your nose with a napkin. Burping at meals is a big no-no. When taking food, you can ask others to pass the food you can't get. Don't stand up.

6. Don't talk while chewing food, and don't gobble up meals.

7 If you are a guest, some hosts arrange seats according to their status and age, so you should pay attention.

Every country has its own exquisite manners, but the social manners and table manners that come into contact with us most are also very important. The above is the common sense and taboo of western table manners introduced by Xiaobian.