西方餐桌礼仪TableManners（英文）.ppt

1、Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West,Table manners refers to the etiquette used while eating, which may also include the appropriate use of utensils. Different cultures observe different rules for table manners. Many table manners evolved out of practicality.,Table Manners and Table Etiquet

2、te in the West,For example, it is generally impolite to put elbows on tables, since doing so creates a risk of tipping over bowls and cups. Each family or group sets its own standards for how strictly these rules are to be enforced.,Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West,ARRIVALS Follow as di

3、rected by the receptionist Make sure you have the correct seat Socialize with the person next to you Read the program Avoid going in and out of the Dinning Hall Talk softly,Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West,Using your napkin The meal actually begins when the host or hostess unfolds his o

4、r her napkin.,Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West,Using your napkin The gentleman should pick up his wifes napkin with his right hand, take it by a corner and shake it open beneath the table level to the right of his chair then he should take his own napkin and repeat the procedure for him

5、self.,Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West,Using your napkin Place your napkin on your lap, completely unfolded if it is a small luncheon napkin, or in half diagonally, across your lap point at your knees, if it is a large dinner napkin.,Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West,Using y

6、our napkin Never tuck the napkin into any part of your clothing or remove it during the meal, unless you are called upon to stand for a toast. In that case, fold your napkin neatly and place it to the left of your plate before standing, and do not forget to return it to your lap when retaking your s

7、eat.,Table Manners and Table Etiquette in the West,Using your napkin The napkin remains on your lap throughout the meal and should you need to, and after each course without fail, it should be used to gently blot your mouth.,THE CORRECT WAY TOHOLD CUTLERY and GOBLET,THE CORRECT WAY TOHOLD CUTLERY an

8、d GOBLET,THE CORRECT WAY TOHOLD CUTLERY and GOBLET,THE CORRECT WAY TOHOLD CUTLERY and GOBLET,FORMAL Table Setting,INFORMAL Table Setting(below the plate. left to right): bread surely you can manage it. B: Well, maybe I could manage a very small piece.,Useful ExpressionsOffer an Invitation,1) I was w

9、ondering if youd like to come to dinner at my place next Saturday evening. 2) Id like to invite you to dinner next Friday evening. 3) Would you like to come to dinner next Sunday evening?,Useful ExpressionsAccept an Invitation,1) Thats very kind of you . Thank you. 2) That would be very nice. Thank

10、you. 3) Oh, thank you very much. Id like to come very much. 4 ) How kind of you! Id be delighted to come. Thank you.,Useful ExpressionsDecline an Invitation,1) Thats very kind of you, but Im afraid 2) Oh, thank you. Id love to, but Im afraid 3) Oh, that would be lovely, but Im afraid what a pity!,Us

11、eful ExpressionsOn the Table,1) Please help yourself. 2) Make yourself at home. 3) Could you please pass the salt? 4) Can I help you with anything? 5) Can I give you a hand?,Useful ExpressionsWhen the Guest is to Leave,1) Im afraid I must be going. 2) I guess I ought to be going. 3) Thank you for a lovely dinner. 4) Thank you for a wonderful evening. 5) Its been very n