Americans' Etiquette for Treating Guests to Dinner Americans are outgoing, enthusiastic, straightforward, and informal. Their customs and etiquette have many differences.

The United States is a country with a strong sense of time. All activities start at scheduled times. It is impolite to be late.

Dating with an American is easy. Just make a phone call and the other person will happily agree to meet in the shortest possible time.

Americans also have the habit of reciprocating gifts, but they are taboo about accepting gifts that are too heavy. Firstly, Americans do not value the value of the gifts themselves. Secondly, the law prohibits giving gifts that are too heavy. Handicrafts, artworks, famous wines, etc. brought from their hometowns are American

Gifts that people like, except for holidays, it is generally not necessary to give gifts when invited to an American home as a guest or even to have a meal.

American society has the habit of tipping. Tips are required for all service items. Hotel doormen, room service, etc. are required to tip no less than US$1. When dining in restaurants, a 15% tip is charged at checkout.

When Americans treat guests to dinner, it is usually a business-related exchange in a hotel or club. The company pays the expense, and only close relatives and friends are invited to their homes for the banquet.

American food has a wide variety of different tastes depending on the region and nationality. Hamburgers, "hot dogs", pies, donuts and Kentucky Fried Chicken are all popular foods around the world, but Americans' family banquets for entertaining guests are

It is economical, not ostentatious, and not formal.

A typical family dinner is a long table with a large plate of salad, a large plate of roasted chicken or barbecue, a variety of cold dishes, a plate of fried rice, a plate of bread slices, as well as sweets, fruits, cold drinks, wine, etc.

The guests and hosts sit around the table, and the host says "please". Everyone picks up a plate and eats the vegetables and rice they like. After eating, they can add more to the meal as they please, and talk freely while eating.

Americans treat guests to a meal, a glass of wine or a weekend in a country house as a way to make friends. They do not necessarily require the other party to reciprocate. If there is an opportunity, just invite the other party to their home for dinner.

After finishing the meal, the guests should express special thanks to the host, especially the hostess. American eating habits Americans usually drink cocktails before lunch and dinner, but in California, people mostly drink wine.

At the same time, before eating the main meal, you usually have a plate of salad.

Fried mushrooms and fried onion rings can be used as appetizers. Steak, pork chops and chicken (legs) are the staple food. Lobster, shellfish and various fish, even freshwater fish, are collectively referred to as seafood.

French fries are a beloved and almost indispensable food.

In addition, special attention should be paid to that if there is any leftover food, it must be packed and taken home to avoid wastage.

Americans use both knives and forks when eating, and their dining methods are also very particular.

Therefore, when invited to dine with American friends, you should pay special attention to their dining habits.

Under normal circumstances, there is a table knife and two table forks placed on the dining table. The outer table fork is for eating salad, the inner table fork is used for eating staple food and other snacks, and the table knife is used for cutting meat.

If you use both hands, you should hold the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand, and you should not hold the knife for too long at a time.

American breakfast includes: fried or boiled eggs, sausage, fried potato chips, pancakes, jelly, toast, muffins, orange juice and coffee.

If you are new to American restaurants, you should pay attention to the following matters: 1. Choose a suitable restaurant (such as family-style restaurants, specialty restaurants, self-service restaurants, etc.); 2. Restaurant business hours (opens at 11:30 a.m.,

until night); 3. Generally, you should reserve a table in advance: 4. After arriving at the restaurant, you cannot go directly to the table to sit at the table, unless the restaurant has a "seat as you please" notice; 5. When paying, don't forget to leave it with the waiter

A certain percentage of tip (usually 10% to 15% of the actual total amount).

As the pace of American life accelerates, fast food has emerged.

Its fast food chains are spread all over the world, among which the McDonald's fast food chain has the greatest influence.

The fast food products supplied include: hamburgers, roast beef, steak, ham, sandwiches, KFC chicken, fried potato chips, baked pies, ice cream and various carbonated drinks.

--------------------------------Etiquette for Westerners to attend banquets. Whether you are traveling abroad or on a business trip, if someone invites you to a formal

Banquet, then you need to know some basic etiquette in Western social places.

Arrival: You'd better arrive on time. You can be late for four or five minutes, but you must not be late for more than a quarter of an hour. Otherwise, you will not be in trouble for others, but yourself.

If you are going to a wealthy and sophisticated family, the first person you meet when you enter the door may be a male servant who is responsible for helping you hang up your clothes or showing you the way, so don't rush to shake his hand first, observe it.

Decide again.

Preparation: When you enter the living room, don't rush to find a seat.

On such occasions, Westerners usually have to go around waiting for the host to introduce other guests to them.

You can choose a suitable drink from the wine and other drinks brought by the waiter and chat with others while drinking.