How to order wine when going to a Western restaurant for the first time.

1. Calm down. If you want to appear confident when ordering wine in a restaurant, the first thing you need to do is to stay calm. No one is rushing you to order a drink. Take a deep breath, relax, and take your time.

2. Find your word. Start with the word "Wine," then find the words "Red, White, Rose, and Sparkling" that represent the categories of wine. Then find the grape varieties you know or the names of grape varieties you have heard. These words are the basis for your wine order.

3. Look at the tasting records. Most restaurants will provide wine tasting records. You can use these tasting notes to identify wines you might like.

4. View the menu. Before ordering a drink, you have to decide what food you want to eat. If you are going to eat red meat, you should order red wine when ordering wine; if it is white meat or seafood, white wine is more suitable.

5. Have a conversation while browsing the wine list. When browsing the wine list, you can talk to the sommelier and talk about the menu and the wine and food pairings you are familiar with. Chatting will make you look more relaxed and will give you more information to help you choose the wine you want.

6. Don’t be nervous because the sommelier is present. Don’t be nervous! The sommelier is there to help you find some information on the wine list that you already know, and then ask the sommelier more about it. For example, you can ask, "I'd like to know more about Zinfandel, can you tell me about it?"

7. Try to use adjectives to describe the wine you like. If a sommelier asks you what kind of wine you like, you can describe it with adjectives such as "fruity, crisp, slightly sweet." Then ask the sommelier to give you some suggestions. It is their job to recommend the right wine for you.