The so-called etiquette of enjoying a buffet here mainly refers to the specific etiquette norms that need to be followed when participating in a buffet as a diner. Generally speaking, among the buffet etiquette, the etiquette of enjoying the buffet is often more important to most people. Usually, it mainly involves the following eight points.
First, you have to queue up to get the food. When enjoying a buffet, although the diner needs to take care of himself, this does not mean that he can do whatever he wants. In fact, when dining and sampling, because diners often come in groups, everyone must consciously maintain public order, pay attention to first come, first served, and queue up to select food. Crowding, grabbing, adding to queues, and not queuing are not allowed. Before picking up the food, prepare a food plate. When it is your turn to pick up food, you should put the food into your own plate using shared utensils, and then leave quickly. Don’t hesitate before a wide variety of foods. You should not make the people behind you wait for a long time, and you should not pick and choose when picking up the food, or even start directly or use your own tableware to pick up the food.
Second, it is necessary to choose dishes in order. At a buffet, if you want to be full and satisfied, when taking the dishes, you must first understand the reasonable order of taking the dishes, and then proceed step by step. According to common sense, when participating in a general buffet, the standard order of taking dishes should be: cold dishes, soups, hot dishes, snacks, desserts and fruits. Therefore, when picking up food, it is best to walk around the whole place to understand the situation before picking up food. If you don't understand this reasonable order of taking dishes, and do your own thing when taking the dishes, and eat randomly, you will inevitably put the cart before the horse, and the salty and sweet will conflict with each other, making you eat neither smoothly nor happily. uncomfortable. For example, at a buffet, desserts and fruits should be the "finale" and eaten at the end. But if you don’t abide by this rule and eat a lot of desserts and fruits first for the sake of freshness, you will be full immediately. If you wait until later to see the good things you want to eat, you will probably be overwhelmed. I had no choice but to "look at the ocean and sigh".
Third, we must act within our capabilities. When attending a buffet, if you come across something you like to eat, as long as it doesn't overwhelm you, you can go ahead and eat it as much as you want. There is no limit on quantity and supply is guaranteed. In fact, this is what makes buffets so popular. Therefore, when business people attend a buffet, they don't have to worry about others laughing at them. They can just eat whatever they like. However, it should be noted that when choosing food according to your own taste, you must act within your capabilities. Don't gorge on food just to satisfy your cravings. As a result, you will end up with a "high-minded" and incompetent approach, thus leading to a waste of food. Strictly speaking, when enjoying a buffet, eating more is allowed, but wasting food is absolutely not allowed. This is known as the "take less" principle when dining at a buffet. Sometimes, some people also call it the "take less every time" principle.
Fourth, it is necessary to pick up dishes multiple times. While adhering to the "take less" principle at the buffet, you must also adhere to the "take more often" principle. The principle of "multiple times" is the abbreviation of the principle of "taking dishes multiple times". Its specific meaning is: the diner chooses a certain type of dish at the buffet and is allowed to pick it up again and again. You should only take a small amount each time. After tasting it, if you feel it suits you, you can take it again until you feel satisfied. In other words, this principle actually means that when selecting a certain dish at the buffet, it does not matter how many times you take it, as it is allowed to add it again and again. On the contrary, if you take too much at one time to save trouble and pretend to be too much, like the behavior of Miss Zhou Jin mentioned above, it is a discourteous move and will definitely make other people stunned. The principle of "taking less" and the principle of "taking less" are actually two different sides of the same problem. "Multiple times" is to do what you can, and "take less" is also to avoid waste. Therefore, the two are often collectively referred to as the principle of "take more often and take less". Anyone who knows how to eat at a buffet knows that when choosing dishes, it is best to choose only one kind for yourself at a time. After eating, go and get other varieties. If you don't know how to do this, you will be messy when picking up dishes, and serve a variety of dishes together, resulting in mixed flavors and mutual flavors, which will inevitably lead to a waste of natural resources.
Fifth, we should avoid takeout. All buffets, regardless of whether they are buffets hosted by the host to entertain guests or buffets operated in formal restaurants open to the public, have an unwritten rule, that is, buffets only allow diners to eat on their own at the dining site. Enjoy it, and never allow the other party to take it home after the meal. Business people must keep this in mind when attending a buffet. It doesn't matter how much you eat during a meal, but don't secretly put some of your "favorites" into your pockets or purses, and don't ask the waiter to "pack" them for you. Such a performance will definitely make others laugh.
Sixth, the tableware must be returned. At a buffet, since it is emphasized that diners mainly serve themselves, diners must keep this in mind and take action seriously during the entire meal. The buffet emphasizes self-service, which not only requires diners to serve themselves when taking dishes, but also requires them to start and finish well, and consciously deliver the tableware to the designated place after the meal.
Under normal circumstances, buffets require diners to put the tableware together after finishing the meal and before leaving the dining site, and then return them to the designated location. This is especially true when enjoying a buffet in a courtyard or garden. It is not allowed to throw the tableware around or even damage the tableware at will. When you sit down for a meal in a restaurant, you can sometimes leave the tableware on the table when you leave, and the waiter will take care of it. Even so, it is best to sort it out a little before leaving. Don't leave the dishes on your dining table messy and unsightly. It is advisable to finish the food you take for yourself. If there is a little food left, do not throw, dump or hide it in private, but put it in an appropriate place.
Seventh, is to take care of others. When business people attend a buffet, in addition to strictly restraining their own behavior during meals, they must also live in harmony with others and take more care of them. You need to pay special attention to your companions. If they are not familiar with the buffet, you may wish to give them a brief introduction. If the other party is willing, you can also make some specific suggestions on the selection of dishes. You should also be considerate of acquaintances you meet at a buffet. However, you are not allowed to directly take food for the other person on your own initiative, and you are not allowed to "process" food that you don't like or can't eat for the other person. During the meal, you should treat other strangers with courtesy. When queuing, picking up food, finding a table, and moving around, be proactive and courteous to other diners, and do not be arrogant or rude.
Eighth, it is necessary to actively communicate. Generally speaking, when attending a buffet, business people must understand that eating is often a secondary matter, and appropriate social activities with other people are their most important task. This is especially true when attending buffets hosted by business units. Therefore, one should not use the excuse of being unsociable to hide in a secluded place and focus on eating, or eat and leave as soon as you come, without any form of direct contact with other people present. When attending a buffet, you must actively look for opportunities and actively engage in social activities. First of all, you should find an opportunity to chat with your host, and secondly, you should have a good chat with your old friends. Finally, you should also strive to make a few new friends.
At a buffet, the main form of communication is that several people get together to talk. In order to expand your social circle, you might as well change a few similar social circles during this period. It's just that in every social circle, you have to stay for a while. You can't just stay for a minute or two and then leave immediately, just like a dragonfly touching water. There are generally three ways to intervene in unfamiliar social circles. One is to ask for introduction from the owner or someone in the circle. The second is to look for opportunities and take advantage of them to join. Third, it is self-recommendation.
Subtle differences between buffet and buffet buffet: Suitable for all seasons. The style of dishes is mainly cold dishes, including both meat and vegetables. The proportions of hot dishes can be adjusted according to seasonal changes and guest requirements. These dishes are beautiful in appearance, hygienic and refreshing, with various flavors and textures, and you can taste snacks and unique local flavors. Buffets are generally suitable for group get-togethers and elegant receptions. They are a good place to exchange feelings and exchange opinions. Guests are free to mix, move around and choose their favorite food. Buffet: The format of the buffet is basically the same as that of the buffet. The buffet basically features elegant and unique cold dishes, drinks, and low-alcohol wine. It is not the main purpose of dining. It is usually suitable for receptions, press conferences, etc. Set meal: The set meal is based on the dining standards of each guest and the combination of dishes according to the banquet specifications. It is not limited to the number of people, and each person has one set. Therefore, the set meal is also called a meal-sharing system. In the set menu, guests can choose a combination set meal that suits their taste according to their own consumption standards. This eating method is both convenient and hygienic. The principle of combination of set meals is to formulate dishes of different specifications, different tastes and different textures according to the guests' dining standards to meet the guests' dining requirements.
New interpretation of buffet
Buffet is a kind of exquisite big pot rice buffet, which is a favorite collective behavior of modern urbanites, because it can save a lot of trouble of ordering dishes, and there are also side dishes It's an empty trick of courtesy, but more importantly, it's "cost-effective". For one price, you can taste all kinds of delicious food in the shortest time and limited space. This is probably related to the restless nature of human beings and the quick success mentality of modern urbanites. No wonder buffets are so popular nowadays.
To put it bluntly, the buffet is actually a big pot meal, a kind of exquisite big pot rice, just like a modified casual clothing that is popular today. In fact, both are American cultures, and they only pay attention to freedom from restraint, ease of trouble and comfort. , focusing on results and not on process.
Yes, there are indeed many delicacies in the world that we would like to try in one bite, but sometimes too many choices make us exhausted. We go around the various food tables and only put a few on the plate. The taste is in line with my usual taste. The most typical buffet is the mentality of "eating from the bowl and looking at the pot". I would rather not finish the rest than underestimate the capacity of my stomach.
When eating a buffet, a large group of people often choose the one closest to the food table first. Their own expert spies go to inspect the environment first, and then report the news - the most cost-effective and value-for-money items are about to be released, everyone. We must act together to fight a war of annihilation. Regardless of whether we like it or not, we have to put it on the plate. The buffet is about the portion, and "cost-effectiveness" is everything. It is rare that a buffet does not hurt the spleen and stomach, otherwise it will turn off the appetite, especially those large-scale buffets at company annual meetings. Everyone rushes to the food table at the same time, and there are thousands of troops. Some people harshly describe it as "grabbing for a meal." "Wild little devil", the long, slowly moving queue is a bit like the queue in front of the soup kitchen shack in old Shanghai.
It is not convenient for one person to eat at a buffet---although it is best for one person---because there is no one to guard your belongings; it is also not suitable for two men and women who have just met to eat at a buffet, because they go alone. When eating, one person has to stay and look at things, and the two of them always have to cross and leave their seats, which is not suitable for slow-cooking to cultivate emotions; people who are trying to lose weight are not suitable for buffets because the temptation is too great; it is best for families to celebrate happy days and get together with friends. Suitable for a buffet---we can choose our own food without being constrained by other people's tastes. Buffet is called Buffet in English, and its original meaning is a buffet or a cocktail party. During World War II, the buffet style was widely introduced into military canteens in rear quarters of the U.S. military. Its content has greatly exceeded the scope of snacks at receptions, and has developed into staple food, desserts, hot soups and other dining styles for selection. After the war, American style became a form of consumption. This kind of American buffet was widely introduced as some world-class five-star hotel chains entered Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. In recent years, it has also become a fashion in Shanghai. Food Culture.
I still remember that in the late 1970s, when the buffet had just begun to show its prominence in Xiaohe, Shanghai, Shanghainese people who had long been poor in materials and had little vision made a fool of themselves: hot, cold, salty, and sweet. A bowl full of purple ice cream was taken away before the waiter had time to put it on the table... Today, the next generation of these Shanghainese have learned to enjoy the buffet calmly, which can be regarded as an urban trend. A kind of progress of civilization. In fact, buffets fool our stomachs, just like McDonald's and KFC. Its biggest benefit is that it allows urbanites to digest the cultures of various countries with their most primitive instincts - from Korean barbecue to Japanese cuisine, from Indonesian satay to Cantonese barbecue, all can be tasted in the same buffet. Only the French and experienced Shanghainese people don’t do this. They would rather enjoy a meal under necessary constraints. From the painstaking ordering to the serving of the dishes, everything is carefully thought out and arranged. Although it is not a delicacy, from the cold basin to the final dessert, it is natural. There is a subtle sense of hierarchy, not as direct as a buffet - everything is clearly laid out in front of you. Buffets are very popular, but they cannot replace traditional dining methods.