American style: when cutting meat, hold the fork in your left hand and hold the knife in your right hand. After cutting, put the knife on the right side of the plate obliquely, and then change it to the fork in your right hand for eating.

European style: during the whole meal, the left hand holds a fork and the right hand holds a knife.

During eating, the handles of the knife and fork are always hidden in the palm of your hand.

The correct way to hold a knife and fork is to hold the knife in your right hand, with the handle completely hidden in the palm of your hand, and the index finger of your right hand against the back of the knife; Hold the fork with the left hand, with the tines of the fork facing down, and the index finger of the left hand against the lower part of the handle of the fork. Bend your wrist and aim at the food. When the wrist bends down, the index finger will naturally force against the knife and fork.

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Western food etiquette:

In Europe, all things related to eating are highly valued, because it provides two most appreciated aesthetic enjoyment-food and conversation.

In addition to exquisite taste, the collocation of wine and dishes, elegant dining etiquette, adjusting and relaxing mentality, enjoying this environment and delicious food, and using tableware and wine utensils correctly are all prerequisites for entering delicious food.

It should be noted that when going to restaurants in the west, you usually need to make an appointment in advance. When making an appointment, you should pay special attention to make it clear. First, you should state the number and time, and then you should indicate whether you want a smoking area or a seat with a good view.

if it is a birthday or other special day, you can tell the purpose and budget of the banquet. It is basic courtesy to arrive at the scheduled time. In case of emergency, you should inform in advance to cancel the positioning and apologize.

No matter how expensive casual clothes are, you can't wear them to high-end western restaurants for dinner at will. It is common sense in Europe and America to dress appropriately.

When going to an upscale western restaurant, men should dress neatly; Ladies should wear evening dresses or suits and shoes with heels. Ladies should put on a little more makeup because the light in the restaurant is dim. If formal clothes are designated, men must wear ties. When entering the restaurant, men should open the door first, and invite ladies to enter and walk in front. Ladies should be invited to taste and decide when taking a seat and ordering wine.