Banquets are one of the common forms of activities in workplace business interactions. A well-timed banquet will enhance the friendship between both parties. So what are the banquet etiquette? There are mainly the following three aspects.

1. Seating sequence

Generally when arranging seats, leaders and guests should be invited to take their seats first and then take their seats. To guide the leader to the main seat, you should stand on the left side of the chair and pull the chair open with your right hand without making any sound. Then ask the customer with the highest rank to sit on the left side of the main seat.

The correct position of the upper seat: the position of the dining table near the window, the innermost position of the dining table, and the seat with a view of the beautiful scenery from a distance. Generally speaking, the seating order is "to the left and to the east" and "to face the door is to respect". If it is a round table, then the one facing the main door is the main seat. The positions on the left and right sides of the main seat are based on the distance from the main seat. The closer the table is to the main seat, the more respected it is. At the same distance, the left side is more respected than the right side. ?

2. Dining Etiquette

When seated at a banquet, guests must obey the host’s arrangements. After sitting down, the host has said hello and you can start eating. When picking up the dishes, don’t put too many dishes on the plate at one time. If the host picks up food for you, politely express your gratitude. Be elegant when eating, chew slowly without making any noise, especially don't smack your mouth, don't talk while eating, and it's best not to pick your teeth in public. When leaders are speaking and toasting to guests, don't pick up food with food in your mouth. You should put down your chopsticks and listen carefully. Don’t drink too much. You can toast, but don’t force yourself to drink or force you to drink. ?

3. Other details

When there is a leader at the dinner table, the leader should finish using his chopsticks before anyone else moves. When the leader speaks, listen carefully and don’t lower your head and play with your mobile phone. When arranging business banquets at hotels, it is necessary to know the names, positions, preferences and tastes of the guests in advance, and the location of the restaurant should not be too far from the unit.