In Europe, everything related to eating is highly valued because it provides the two most appreciated aesthetic enjoyments at the same time - food and conversation. In addition to the exquisite taste, the matching of wine and dishes during meals, elegant dining etiquette, adjusting and relaxing your mind, enjoying the environment and food, and the correct use of tableware and wine utensils are all prerequisites for entering gourmet food.

It should be noted that in the West, when going to a restaurant to eat, you generally need to make a reservation in advance. When making a reservation, you must pay special attention to several points. First, you must indicate the number of people and time, and secondly, indicate whether you want a smoking area. Or a seat with a good view. If it's a birthday or other special occasion, you can tell us the purpose and budget of the party. It is basic courtesy to arrive at the scheduled time. If there is an emergency, you must inform in advance and apologize for canceling the reservation.

No matter how expensive casual clothes are, you cannot wear them casually to eat in high-end Western restaurants. Dressing appropriately is common sense for Europeans and Americans. When going to a high-end Western restaurant, men must dress neatly; women must wear evening gowns or suits and heeled shoes. Women must wear heavier makeup because the light in the restaurant is darker. If formal attire is specified, men must wear a tie before entering. When in a restaurant, men should open the door first and invite women to enter. Women should be asked to walk in front. When taking a seat and ordering wine, you should ask the lady to taste and decide.

Generally, Western restaurants are open from 11:30 to 11:30 in the afternoon, and dinner starts after 6:30 in the evening. If guests arrive early, they can have a drink at the bar before entering the main restaurant.

You don’t have to rush to order after you sit down. If you have any questions, you can ask the waiters directly. They are usually very happy to answer any questions you ask. If they are not sure, they will ask the restaurant manager or chef. .

The dining time is too early, arriving at the Western restaurant at 11 noon or 5:30 pm, leaving in a hurry, talking about business at the table, not being well-dressed, and eating the main course too slowly. It's rude to order just one dish, or just an appetizer without a main course or dessert.

Although the portions of high-end Western appetizers are small, they are exquisite and worth savoring.

After the meal, you can choose desserts or cheese, coffee, tea, etc. Different countries have different tipping habits. But be sure to add plenty of praise and thanks.

To a large extent, eating Western food is about eating with atmosphere: marble fireplaces, sparkling crystal lamps, silver candlesticks, colorful wines, plus people’s elegant and charming manners, this in itself is A moving oil painting. In order for you to behave more skillfully when you first try Western food, it is worth spending some effort to familiarize yourself with these dining etiquette.