Etiquette is the minimum moral code that human beings require to abide by in order to maintain normal life in society. It is gradually formed by people living together and interacting with each other for a long time, and is based on customs , habits and traditions. The following is the Western food process etiquette I compiled, I hope it can be provided for everyone's reference and reference.

Western food process etiquette 1

Western food table etiquette should be paid attention to

Now that we understand the correct placement and use of tableware , now are 10 points to pay attention to when dining:

1. When dining with 6 or more people, the polite thing to do is to wait until about 50 dishes are served before starting to eat. If you are dining with just a few people, wait until the entire table is served, unless the food tends to get cold and affects your appetite, or everyone insists on you using the chopsticks first.

2. You can and should use a knife to cut large pieces of lettuce or other salad greens into small pieces. There's nothing worse than trying to hold a chunk of lettuce in your mouth with part of it still hanging out. (Don’t think too much, this depends on your main course)

3. The correct way to fry bread is to tear a piece of bread enough for one or two bites, fry it and then eat it. Repeat these steps. Don't bite into a roll of bread or cut it in half and fry it in oil.

4. When cutting meat, the correct way is to cut off a piece and then put the pork on the right side for easy picking up. This approach is known as the "American" approach. If the pork is placed on the left side instead of moving it, it is called the "continental" method, which is mostly done in European countries. This practice is slowly gaining acceptance and I wouldn't be surprised if one day it is considered acceptable in a good diet. And you have to cut the meat one piece at a time. Cutting whole meat into small pieces, or cutting more than one piece of meat at a time is very tacky.

5. Wipe your mouth before drinking. Food or grease stuck to the rim of the glass is unsightly. Also, drinking a drink with a mouth full of food is considered rude. Also, wiping it off afterwards is obscene.

6. If you leave the table during a meal, put the napkin on the chair instead of the table. No one wants to see your stained napkin. And when you're done eating, place your napkin to the left of your plate, or in the middle if your plate has been cleared.

7. When you want to pass food or ingredients to others at the table, pass it from the right or left, and do not pass it across the table.

8. When you don’t want to swallow a whole piece of food (such as a bone or a piece of fat), you can bring the piece of food to your mouth and use a fork (or whatever you are using spoon) to move it from your mouth to the side of your plate. Only fish bones can be handled directly by hand.

9. In order to get the waiter’s attention, the most polite way is to make eye contact. Then, assuming they are very busy and ignore you, you can raise your hand to head level and wave to them, but never above their head.

10. After a full meal, the proper placement of silverware is to place it parallel to the plate and cross it, with the handle facing the right. To clarify, the ends point to the ten and four o'clock positions. Note: not all of them understand this, and they will also ask your opinion to see if they can clear the dishes. At least you look noble.

Western Food Process Etiquette 2

1. Introduction to Etiquette

In Europe, everything related to eating is taken seriously because it also provides The two most appreciated aesthetic enjoyments - food and conversation. In addition to the exquisite taste, the matching of wine and dishes during meals, elegant dining etiquette, adjusting and relaxing your mind, enjoying the environment and food, and the correct use of tableware and wine utensils are all prerequisites for entering gourmet food.

It should be noted that in the West, when going to a restaurant to eat, you generally need to make a reservation in advance. When making a reservation, you must pay special attention to several points. First, you must indicate the number of people and the time, and secondly, you must indicate whether you want to smoke. area or a seat with a good view. If it is a birthday or other special day, you can inform us of the purpose and budget of the party. It is basic courtesy to arrive at the scheduled time. If there is an emergency, you must inform in advance and apologize if you cancel the reservation.

No matter how expensive casual clothes are, you cannot wear them casually to eat in high-end Western restaurants. Dressing appropriately is common sense among Europeans and Americans. When going to a high-end Western restaurant, men should dress neatly; women should wear evening gowns or suits and heeled shoes. Women should wear heavier makeup because the light in the restaurant is dark. If formal attire is specified, men must wear a tie before entering. When in a restaurant, men should open the door first and invite women to enter. Women should be asked to walk in front. When taking a seat and ordering wine, you should ask the lady to taste and decide.

Generally, the business hours of Western restaurants are from 11:30 to 11:30 in the afternoon, and dinner starts after 6:30 in the evening. If guests arrive early, they can have a drink at the bar before entering the main restaurant.

Don’t rush to order after you sit down. If you have any questions, you can ask the waiter directly. They are usually very happy to answer any questions you ask. If they don’t know better, they will ask the restaurant manager or host. kitchen.

The dining time is too early, arriving at the Western restaurant at 11 noon or 5:30 pm, eating in a hurry and leaving, talking about business at the table, not being well-dressed, and eating the main course too slowly. It is considered impolite to order just one dish, or just an appetizer without a main course or dessert.

Although the portions of high-end Western appetizers are small, they are exquisite and worth savoring.

After the meal, you can choose desserts or cheese, coffee, tea, etc. Different countries have different tipping habits. But you must praise and express your gratitude more.

To a large extent, eating Western food is about eating with atmosphere: marble fireplaces, sparkling crystal lamps, silver candlesticks, colorful wines, plus people’s elegant and charming manners, this in itself is It is a moving oil painting. In order for you to behave more skillfully when you first taste Western food, it is well worth the effort to familiarize yourself with these dining etiquette.

When sitting, your body should be upright, your elbows should not be placed on the table, and your feet should not be crossed. It is best to keep the distance from the table to facilitate the use of tableware. Do not mess around with the tableware that has been placed on the dining table. Fold the napkin in half and place it gently in your lap.

When using a knife and fork to eat, take the knife and fork from the outside to the inside. Hold the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand; when cutting things, hold the fork in your left hand to hold down the food, and hold the knife in your right hand to saw it into small pieces. chunks and then put them into your mouth with a fork. When using a knife, the blade must not point outward. When you put down your knives and forks during a meal, they should be placed in an "eight" shape and placed on the edge of the dinner plate. The blade of the knife is facing towards you, indicating that you will continue to eat. After each dish is finished, put the knife and fork together on the plate. If it's just a conversation, you can hold the knife and fork without putting it down. When you are not using a knife, you can also hold a fork with your right hand. However, if you need to make a gesture, you should put down the knife and fork. Never wave the knife or fork in the air, nor hold a knife or fork in one hand and hold it in the other hand. Wipe your mouth with a napkin, and do not hold a wine glass in one hand and a fork in the other hand to pick up food. Remember, never put one end of the knife and fork on the plate and the other end on the table.

Don’t put too much food into your mouth each time, don’t talk while chewing, and don’t take the initiative to talk to others.

2. Western Etiquette in Business Etiquette

1. Tips for making reservations. The more upscale hotels require reservations in advance. When making a reservation, not only specify the number of people and time, but also 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 inform the party of the purpose and budget. Arriving within the scheduled time is basic courtesy.

2. No matter how expensive your casual clothes are, you cannot wear them casually to a restaurant.

3. Dressing appropriately when eating is common sense among Europeans and Americans.

When going to high-end restaurants, men should wear neat jackets and leather shoes; women should wear suits and heeled shoes.

If formal attire is specified, men must wear a tie.

4. Sit from the left side of the chair. The most appropriate way to sit is from the left side. When the chair is pulled away, stand up straight at a distance that is almost touching the table. The leader will push the chair in, and you can sit down when your legs touch the chair behind you.

5. When dining, your upper arms and back should lean against the back of the chair, and your abdomen should be kept about a fist away from the table. It is best to avoid sitting with your feet crossed.

6. The formal order of serving the full meal is: ① vegetables and soup ② cod liver oil ③ fruit ④ meat ⑤ cheese ⑥ dessert and coffee ⑦ fruit, as well as pre-dinner wine and table wine. There is no need to order everything. It would be rude to order too much and not be able to finish it all. No decent restaurant welcomes people who only order appetizers. The most appropriate combination is an appetizer, main course (choose one of fish or meat) and dessert. Ordering doesn't just mean starting with the appetizer, but choosing the main dish you want to eat the most and then pairing it with the soup that suits the main dish.

7. Don’t pretend to be an expert when ordering wine.

In high-end restaurants, a bartender who is good at wine tasting will bring you a wine list. For those who don’t know much about wine, it is best to tell him the dishes you have chosen, your budget, and your favorite wines. Flavors, ask the bartender to help choose.

8. If the main course is meat, it should be paired with red wine, while fish should be paired with white wine.

Before serving, try a lighter wine such as champagne, sherry or gills.

9. Napkins can be opened before eating.

After ordering, open the napkin before the appetizer is served, fold it inward by one-third, and let two-thirds of it lie flat on your legs, covering your legs above the knees. part. It is best not to tuck the napkin into the neckline.

10. Use three fingers to gently hold the cup base.

In wine service, the waiter is usually responsible for pouring a small amount of wine into the wine glass, allowing the guests to identify the quality. Just treat it as a formality, take a sip and sign back Good. Then, the waiter will come to pour the wine. At this time, do not grab the wine glass. Instead, place the wine glass on the table and let the waiter pour it. The correct way to hold a cup is to lightly hold the foot of the cup with your fingers. In order to prevent the temperature of the hand from increasing the temperature of the wine, the thumb, middle finger, and index finger should be used to hold the cup base, and the little finger should be placed on the bottom of the cup to fix it.

11. How to drink.

When drinking, you must not suck it, but tilt the glass and drink it as if you are putting the wine on your tongue. Gently shake the glass to allow the wine to come into contact with the air to increase the mellow flavor of the wine, but do not shake the glass violently. In addition, it is impolite to drink all the wine in one gulp and look at others through the glass while drinking. Do not wipe the lipstick marks on the rim of the cup with your fingers. It is better to wipe it with a tissue.

12. Don’t drink soup by sucking it.

First use a spoon to scoop up the soup from back to front. Place the bottom of the spoon on your lower lip and bring the soup into your mouth. A 45° angle between the spoon and the mouth is best. The upper body is slightly tilted forward. When there is not much soup left in the bowl, you can use your fingers to raise the bowl slightly. If the soup is served in a bowl with a handle ring, you can directly hold the handle ring to drink it.

Western Food Process Etiquette 3

Taking a Seat

The most respected guest will usually be seated in the best seat, generally the seat with his back to the wall . Once the guest's seat is determined, the host can sit on his left side, and the other guests will sit according to the host's arrangement; however, a place card will be placed on the dining table in formal occasions to facilitate guests' sitting.

Use napkins correctly

Napkins are prepared to prevent clothes from getting dirty during meals. They are usually opened after ordering the meal. But in formal occasions, you need to wait for the host to open the tablecloth and put it on your lap before placing your own tablecloth.

Don’t shake it hard when opening the tablecloth. Use half of the larger tablecloths and unfold the whole small ones and lay them flat on the thighs.

If you need to leave in the middle, just put the tablecloth on the chair, but be careful not to let the used side touch the chair cushion. When you are done eating, the tablecloth can be placed on the left side of the plate.

Arrangement and use of tableware

There are so many knives and forks on the table that seem overwhelming at first sight. How do you use them without making mistakes? The ones placed on the left and right are usually from Just use it from outside to inside. The fork and spoon placed above the plate are for eating desserts and are used last. Here’s a little tip to share with you: use the cutlery from the outside in, and you’ll be fine.

How to hold a knife and fork

When eating Western food, you usually hold the knife in your right hand and the fork in your left hand. If you are left-handed, you can use it as you are used to.

The way of cutting and eating food can be divided into American style and European style. Both methods are in line with Western food etiquette.

The American style is to hold the knife in your right hand and the fork in your left hand. Use the fork to fix the food on the plate, then use the knife to cut it into bite-sized pieces, cut a few pieces, and then place the knife horizontally on the plate. The upper edge of the meal, with the blade pointing inwards. Then, switch the fork held in the left hand to the right hand and start eating.

The European cutting method is the same as the American one, with the knife in the right hand and the fork in the left hand; but the difference is that after cutting, the fork remains in the left hand, with the fork tip downwards, and the knife remains in the right hand, and then Eat the cut food directly with the fork in your left hand.

If you have something to do and leave the table during the meal

If you leave in the middle, you can place the knife and fork in a figure-eight shape on the dinner plate. After the meal is over, place it parallel and diagonally on the plate. side. Place the knife and fork side by side on the plate at 11 o'clock, which means you have used the dish and can remove it. In some very formal banquets, if the tableware is not placed, the waiter will not take away your plate even after the meal is finished.

After the meal

Used knives and forks cannot be put back on the table, and used spoons cannot be left in the dishes containing food. They should be placed in a special place Just leave the spoon on the soup plate and unused knives, forks and spoons on the table.

How to eat elegantly

Eating bread

Bread is usually available in unlimited quantities, and the waiter usually brings a basket of bread before serving the appetizers. I came to ask if I would like to use it, and I also came back to ask several times during the process.

If it is a whole piece of uncut bread, you can cut off your own portion when taking it, put it back in the basket or plate, and then ask the person on the left if you need it before passing it to the person on the right. people.

When using, break off a small piece of bread and then spread it with butter before eating. Remember to spread butter on the entire piece of bread.

How to eat salad

Cut large lettuce leaves into small pieces with a fork. If it is difficult to cut, you can use a knife and fork together. Cut one piece at a time, don't chop the whole salad into small pieces at once.

How to eat pasta

Swap the forks and spoons of your left and right hands on the table. Use a fork to fork some noodles, then twist them against the inside of the spoon to roll up the noodles and eat.

Food with bones

If there are chicken, short ribs, etc. in the main course, you can remove the bones with a knife before eating; if there are small bones or fish bones that need to be spit out, Never vomit directly on the table. You can cover your mouth with a napkin in your hand, then put the fork to your mouth, spit the bones on the fork, and then put the bones on the fork into the plate on your side.

A reminder here is that if you eat fish, do not turn the fish over; after eating the upper layer, use a knife and fork to remove the bones of the fish before eating the lower layer of meat. When eating, cut it into small pieces before eating. Cut as much as you want. Don't cut all the meat into pieces at once.

Other matters needing attention

1. If it is a private dinner, ladies should be given priority when seated; and for business dinners, bosses or elders should be seated first; when seated, sit from the left .

2. When knives, forks and napkins fall on the floor, do not just lean under the table to pick them up. Ask the waiter to replenish them.

3. Don’t talk when there is something in your mouth.

4. Once the wash basin is brought up, do not squeeze the lemon in the basin, nor put both hands in it for washing at the same time.

5. Women should wipe off their lipstick before eating to avoid leaving lip marks on cups or tableware, giving people a sense of uncleanness. Don't touch up your makeup at your seat, even after the meal.

6. It is best to smoke after a meal and wait until you drink coffee. If you really want to smoke, you can signal to your seatmates and leave the table.

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