Steps/Methods

Western food etiquette

In the West, to go to a restaurant to eat usually have to make a reservation in advance, in the reservation, there are a few points to pay special attention to say clearly, first of all, to specify the number of people and time, and secondly, to indicate whether you want a smoking area or a seat with a good view. If it is a birthday or other special day, you can tell the purpose of the party and the budget. Arriving at the scheduled time is basic courtesy. Even the most expensive casual clothes should not be worn casually.

Dressing appropriately when going to a restaurant is common sense in Europe and America. When going to an upscale restaurant, men should dress neatly. Women should wear suits and shoes with heels. Men must wear a tie if formal attire is specified. When entering a restaurant, men should open the door first and ask the lady to enter. Ladies should be asked to walk in front. When seated and when the meal is served, women should be given priority. Especially for group events, don't forget to let the ladies go The most appropriate way to be seated is from the left side. When the chairs are pulled out, the body stands straight at a distance almost touching the table, the usher will push the chair in, and when the bend of the leg touches the chair behind, it is time to sit down. When dining, the upper arms and back should rest against the back of the chair, and the abdomen should be kept about a fist's distance from the table. Sitting with your feet crossed is best avoided.

In a fine dining restaurant, a bartender skilled in wine tasting will bring the wine list. For those who don't know much about wine, it's best to tell him the color of the dish he's picking, the budget, and the taste of his favorite liquor, and the main bartender will help with the selection. The main course should be paired with red wine if it is meat and white for fish. Before serving, have a glass of lighter wine such as champagne, sherry or Jill.

Chinese food etiquette

With the continuous exchange of food culture between the East and the West, Chinese food is not only the traditional diet of the Chinese people, but also more and more favored by foreigners. This seems to be the most common Chinese food, but the etiquette of the meal is a lot to pay attention to. Chinese tableware mainly consists of cups, plates, bowls, saucers, chopsticks and spoons. At formal banquets, the water cup is placed on top of the plate, and the wine glass is placed on the top right. Chopsticks and spoons can be placed on special holders or in paper sleeves.

Chopsticks are the main eating utensils in Chinese cuisine. Chopsticks should be held in a standardized position, and when you need to use other utensils for your meal, you should put them down first. Chopsticks must be placed on a chopstick stand, not on a cup or plate, or they will fall off easily. If you accidentally drop your chopsticks on the floor, ask the waiter for a new pair. If you have your chopsticks up and you don't know which dish to eat, don't move them back and forth between dishes or keep them in the air. Don't use your chopsticks to pick up food and put it in your mouth, or use your tongue to lick the chopsticks, and don't use your chopsticks to push bowls, plates and cups. If you have to leave the table for a while, you should not leave your chopsticks in the bowl, but place them gently on the chopstick holder.

Don't use your chopsticks as props when you're talking. Or use your chopsticks to hit the table with your chopsticks, or point at others with your chopsticks. Put down your chopsticks gently after each use and try not to make a loud noise.