餐桌礼仪英语

餐桌礼仪英语 1) As soon as the hostess picks up her napkin(餐巾), pick yours up and lay it on your lap. Sometimes a roll of bread is wrapped in it; if so, toke it our and put it on your side plate. 2) The Soup Course Dinner usually begins with soup. The largest spoon at your place is the soup spoon. It will be beside your plate at the right-hand side. 3) The Fish Course If there is a fish course, it will probably follow the soup. There may be a special fork for the fish, or it may be similar to the meat fork. Often it is smaller. 4) The Meat Course The main Course is usually served by the host himself, especially if it is a fowl(鸡禽) or a roast which need to be carved. He will often ask each guest what piece he prefers, and it is quite proper to state your preference as to lean or fat, dark(红肉) or light(白肉). 5) Using Knife and Fork If you have English and American friends you will notice a few differences in their customs of eating. For the main or meat curse, the English keep the fork in the left hand, point curved downward, and bring the food to the mouth either by sticking the points onto it or in the case of soft vegetables, by placing it firmly on the fork in this position with the knife. Americans carve the meat in the same position, then lay down the knife and taking the fork in the right hand with the point turned up, push it under a small piece of food without the help of the knife and bring it to the moth right-side-up. 6) Helping Yourself and Refusing If a servant passes food around, he will pass the dish in at your left hand so that you can conveniently serve yourself with your right hand. Never serve yourself while the dish is on your right; it is then the turn of your neighbor on the right. It is polite to take some of everything that is passed to you. But if there is something you may not like, you may quietly say: "No thank you." 7) Second Helpings The hostess may or may not ask if you would like a second helping, according to the formality of the meal. If she does and you accept it, you should pass your plate to her or to the servant with the knife and fork still lying on it. 8) The Salad Course A salad is eaten with a fork only held in the right hand with points turned up. There is usually a special one for the salad, a little smaller than the meat fork. 9) Bread and Butter Bread is taken in the fingers and laid on the side plate or the edge of the large plate, it is never take with a fork. Butter is taken from the butter dish with the butter knife and placed on the side plate, not on one's bread. 10) Other Things on the Table When there are things on the middle of the table, such as bread, butter, jelly, pickles, nits, candies, you should not take any until the hostess ahs suggested that they be passed. 11) Leaving the Table It is impolite for a guest to leave the table during a meal, or before the hostess gives the signal at the end. When the hostess indicates that the dinner is over, she will start to rise from her seat and all the guests she rise from theirs at the same time. 12) Various rules and Suggestions Sit up straight on your chair; Do not put much food in your mouth at a time; Drink only when there is no food in your mouth; Try not to get into your mouth anything that will have to be taken out; Do not make any nose when you eat; Do not clean your teeth at the table or anywhere in public, either with your finger or a tooth pick(牙签), not even with you tongue. Table Manners The main difference between Chinese and W estern eating habits is that unlike the West, where everyone has their own plate of food, in China the dishes are placed on the table and everybody shares. If you are being treated by a Chinese host, be prepared for a ton of food. Chinese are very proud of their culture of food and will do their best to give you a taste of many different types of cuisine. Among friends, they will just order enough for the people there. If they are taking somebody out for dinner and the relationship is polite to semi-polite, then they will usually order one more dish than the number of guests (e.g.four people, five dishes). If it is a business dinner or a very formal occasion, there is likely to be a huge amount of food that will be impopssible to finish. A typical meal starts with garlic. These are followed by the main courses, hot meat and vegetable dishes. Finally a soup is brought out, which is followed by the starchy "staple"food, which is usually rice or noodles or sometimes dumplings. Many Chinese eat rice (or noodles or whatever) last, but if you like to have your rice together with other dishes, you should say so early on. One thing to be aware of is that when eating with a Chinese host, you may find that the person is using their chopsticks to put food in your bowl or plate. This is a sign of politeness. The appropriate thing to do would be to eat the whatever-it-is and say how yummy it is. If you feel uncomfortable with this, you can just say a polite thank you and leave the food there, and maybe cover it up with a little rice when they are not looking. There is a certain amount of leniency involved when dealing with Westerners. So you won't be chastised. Eating No-no's Traditionally speaking, there are many taboos at Chinese tables, but these days not many people pay attention to them. However, there are a few things to keep in mind, especially if you are a guest at a private home. Table Manners The main difference between Chinese and W estern eating habits is that unlike the West, where everyone has their own plate of food, in China the dishes are placed on the table and everybody shares. If you are being treated by a Chinese host, be prepared for a ton of food. Chinese are very proud of their culture of food and will do their best to give you a taste of many different types of cuisine. Among friends, they will just order enough for the people there. If they are taking somebody out for dinner and the relationship is polite to semi-polite, then they will usually order one more dish than the number of guests (e.g.four people, five dishes). If it is a business dinner or a very formal occasion, there is likely to be a huge amount of food that will be impopssible to finish. A typical meal starts with garlic. These are followed by the main courses, hot meat and vegetable dishes. Finally a soup is brought out, which is followed by the starchy "staple"food, which is usually rice or noodles or sometimes dumplings. Many Chinese eat rice (or noodles or whatever) last, but if you like to have your rice together with other dishes, you should say so early on. One thing to be aware of is that when eating with a Chinese host, you may find that the person is using their chopsticks to put food in your bowl or plate. This is a sign of politeness. The appropriate thing to do would be to eat the whatever-it-is and say how yummy it is. If you feel uncomfortable with this, you can just say a polite thank you and leave the food there, and maybe cover it up with a little rice when they are not looking. There is a certain amount of leniency involved when dealing with Westerners. So you won't be chastised. Eating No-no's Traditionally speaking, there are many taboos at Chinese tables, but these days not many people pay attention to them. However, there are a few things to keep in mind, especially if you are a guest at a private home. 1) Don't stick your chopsticks upright in the rice bowl. Instead,lay them on your dish. The reason for this is that when somebody dies, the shrine to them contains a bowl of sand or rice with two sticks of incense stuck upright in it. So if you stick your chopsticks in the rice bowl, it looks like this shrine and is equivalent to wishing death upon a person at the table! 2) Make sure the spout of the teapot is not facing anyone. It is impolite to set the teapot down where the spout is facing towards somebody. The spout should always be directed to where nobody is sitting,usually just outward from the table. 3) Don't tap on your bowl with your chopsticks. Beggars tap on their bowls, so this is not polite. Also, in a restaurant, if the food is coming too slow people will tap their bowls. If you are in someone's home, it is like insulting the cook. Eat Local You can get expensive, delicious meals in any of the large hotels, but if you are looking for atmosphere, you have to go to a local joint. Not only is it cheaper, but you can get a good look at the locals and what normal people are like. And what the food lacks in presentation is made up for in the taste. Some restaurants have English menus, but don't count on it. A good way to choose dishes is to look at what othes are eating and point at it for the waitress. The other option is to play "Myatery Dinner," where players randomly point at items in the menu and wait for the surprise dishes to come. Whoever orders the braised dog heart with scallions in shark vomit sauce wins! If you bring your Guide with you, however, you can use the food guide in the back of the book to choose some safe and delicious fare. Also, be sure to sample the local brew, Yanjing Beer. Drining Gan Bei!(cheers!) Alcohol is a big part of eating in Beijing. Especially when dining with Chinese hosts, you can expect the beer to flow freely and many beis to be gan-ed.(Gan Bei literally means "dry the glass")Besides beer, the official Chinese alcoholic beverage is bai jiu, high-proof Chinese liquor made from assorted grains. There are varying degrees of bai jiu, and some are quite good. The Beijing favorite is called Er Guo Tou, which is a whopping 56% alcohol. More expensive and less formidable are Maotai and Wuliangye, which go for about 300-400 yuan per bottle. In comparison, Er Guo Tou costs a modest 4or 5 yuan per ping(bottle). If you are not a drinker, or don't feel up to the challenge, just say "wo bu hui he jiu"(I don't drink). It is generally acceptable to use Coke or tea as an alcohol substitute. 1.How to eat Wait until everyone has been served to begin eating. The host or hostess may invite you to start eating before everyone is served, since some foods may be cold if you wait until everyone is served. At this time, you should wait until three or four people have been served before starting to eat. During the meal, the host or hostess will offer you a second helping of food. When they ask, give a direct answer. If you refuse the first time, they might not ask you again. While eating, remember not to talk with your mouth full. When you have finished your meal, place your knife and fork side by side on the plate. This signals that you have finished eating. 2.Dos and Don'ts At the table, ask others to pass you dishes that are out of your reach. Good phrases to know are: "Please pass the...." or "Could you hand me the..., please?" If asked to pass the salt to someone, you should pass both the salt and pepper which are placed on the table together. Hand the salt and pepper to the person seated next to you. Do not reach over the person next to you to pass anything to others. Do not lean on your arm or elbow while eating. You may rest your hand and wrist on the edge of the table. Cut large pieces of meat, potatoes and vegetables into small pieces. Eat the pieces one at a time. Some foods may be eaten with your fingers. If you are not sure if it is proper to eat something by picking it up with your fingers, watch what others do before doing so yourself. Examples of foods which can be eaten with your fingers include: bacon3)which has been cooked until it is very crisp4); bread should be broken rather than cut with a knife; cookies; sandwiches; and small fruits and berries on the stem. Most fast foods can be eaten with your fingers. Besides, there are two things that need mention 每个人都应该知道的餐桌礼仪 (中英文对照) Table Manner Tips Every Guy Should Know BY MSBautista 翻译:belinda 我们都记得妈妈教给我们的基本餐桌礼仪-肘部不能搁在餐桌上，不能在满嘴含着饭时讲话。 但是你有没想过:吃色拉时用哪种叉子，在餐馆里怎样传唤服务员,请继续往下看，这些基 本的餐桌礼仪一定会给你的约会，你女朋友或妻子的父母，你的上司或任何跟你一起吃饭的 人留下好的印象。 We all remember the basics our mothers taught us about table manners–no elbows on the dinner table and don’t talk with your mouth full. But ever wonder which fork to use for your salad or how to signal a waiter at a fancy restaurant? Read on and learn the basic table manner tips that will be sure to impress your date, girlfriend/wife’s parents, employers or whomever you dine with. 餐器摆放 Table Setting Placement 正规的摆放是，所有的银器、玻璃器皿、杯子、碟子等都是放在桌面上的，所以通常很难知 道该用哪支叉子或哪个水杯是你的。通常的规律是，银器是按照人们使用的顺序排放的，从 外边往里排。例如，吃色拉所需的刀叉是摆放在最外边，离盘子最远的(勺子例外)。如果 甜品没摆出来，装甜品的银器就放在主菜盘。玻璃器皿、杯子和碟子放在右手边，而餐巾、 面包盘和奶油刮刀则放在左边。 In formal settings, all the silverware, glassware, cups, saucers and the like are placed on the table, so it’s often difficult to know which fork to use when or which water glass is yours. As a general rule to thumb, silverware is lined up in the order in which a person will use them, going from the outside, in. For instance, the fork and knife used for the salad are placed in the outermost of the setting, farthest from your plate (with the exception of the spoon). Dessert silverware, if not brought out with the dessert, are placed at the top of your entrée plate. Glassware, cup and saucer are placed to your right, while the napkin, bread plate and butter spreader to your left.餐桌礼仪要 注意的,,点问题 10 Table Manner Tips 既然我们了解了餐器的正确摆放和使用,现在是用餐时要注意的10点问题: Now that you know how the table setting is laid out and when to use each, here are 10 table manner tips for the duration of the meal: 1。跟6人或6人以上的人一起吃饭时，礼貌的做法是等到大约上了50%的菜后再开始跟几 个人吃饭而已的话，则要等到整桌的菜都上好了，除非饭菜容易变凉，影响食欲，或者大家 都坚持让你先动筷子。 1. When dining with six or more, it’s polite to wait till roughly 50% of the table has their food before starting your meal. In smaller groups, wait until the entire table has their food, unless food temperature is at high risk in decreasing the enjoyment of the meal, and/or others at the table incessantly insist you begin. 2。你可以也应该用刀把大块的莴苣或其它的色拉菜切成小的。没什么比这更糟糕了，如果 你试图把大块的莴苣含在嘴里，并且部分还露在外面。(不用太多考虑，这个要根据你的主 菜)2. You can and should use your knife to cut large pieces of lettuce or other ingredients in your salad. Nothing is worse than trying to shove a large piece of lettuce in your mouth and having some of it stick out. (No brainer, but this applies to your entrée as well.) 3。煎面包的正确方法是撕一块够咬一两口的面包，煎熟然后吃了。重复这样的步骤。不要 直接咬一卷面包,或将它只切成一半就放进油锅煎。 3. The proper way to butter a piece of bread is to rip off a piece that’s about one or two bites in size, butter it, and eat it. Repeat. Never bite straight into a roll, and refrain from cutting it in half and buttering. 4。切肉的时候，正确的做法是切下一块，然后把猪肉放到右边便于拿起来。这种方法被称 为“美洲”做法。不把猪肉挪个位置，而是放在左边的话，则被称为“大陆”做法，这绝大多数 是欧洲国家的做法。这种做法正慢慢被接受，如果有一天它在良好饮食中被认为是可以接受 的话，我也不会感到惊讶的。而且得一次切一块肉。把整快肉切成小块，或者一次切一块以 上的肉都是非常俗气的做法。 4. While cutting meat, the correct way is to cut a piece and then switch your fork to your right hand to pick it up. This method is considered the “American” way. Not switching your fork and using your left is called the “Continental” way, and is done most often in European countries. This way is gaining acceptance and I wouldn’t be surprised if one day soon it’s considered acceptable in fine dining. Also, cut meat a piece at a time. Cutting the entire meat up into pieces or cutting more than one at a time is tacky. 5。喝饮料前先擦嘴。食物或油脂粘在玻璃杯边缘都是不堪入 目的。而且，带着满口的饭喝饮料被公认为是粗鲁的。而且，事后再擦则是下流的。 5. Wipe your mouth before taking a sip of your drink. It’s unsightly to see food particles or grease on the rim of your glass. Also, it’s considered rude to take a sip of your drink with your mouth full. Plus, backwash is gross! 6。如果在用餐期间离开饭桌，得把餐巾放在椅子上，而不是桌子上。没人愿意看到你那带 了污迹的餐巾。并且吃完饭的时候，把餐巾放在盘子左边，或如果你的盘子已经清理干净了 的话，则放在中间。 6. When leaving the table during the course of your meal, put your napkin on your chair, not the table. No one wants to see your stained napkin. And at the completion of the meal, place it on the left of your plate, or if your plate has been cleared, in the center. 7。当你要把食物或配料传给餐桌上其他人时，从右边或左边传过去，不要越过餐桌传过去。 7. When in a situation where you have to pass food or condiments to others at the table, pass it to your right, or counter clockwise. Never do a “boarding house reach” across the table. 8。当你不想 要把一整块食物吞下去时(比如一块骨头或一块肥肉)，你可以把那块食物弄到嘴边，用叉 子(或你正在用的汤勺)把它从嘴里弄到盘子旁边。只有鱼骨头才能直接用手去弄。 8. When you don’t want to swallow a piece of food in your mouth (e.g. a bone or a piece of fat), move the piece to the front of your mouth and use your fork (or spoon if that’s what you were using) to retrieve it from your mouth and into the side of your plate. The only time its okay to use your fingers is when it’s a fish bone. 9。为了得到服务员的注意，最有礼貌的做法是通过眼神交流。然后，如果他们很忙碌，忽 略了你，你可以把手举到与头齐平的地方，朝他招招手，不过千万不要越过头部。 9. To get the waiter’s attention, the most polite way is to make eye contact. However chances are they are busy and/or are ignoring you. It’s acceptable to raise your hand to head level, just don’t go overboard by raising it way above your head and wave it about. 10。吃饱饭后，银器的恰当摆放是把他们摆成平行的与盘子交叉，把手朝着右边。澄清一下， 末端指向十点和四点的位置 。注意:并非所有懂这些，而且他们还会征求你的意见，看看 能否清理盘子。这样至少你显得高贵。 10. When you’re done with your meal, the proper placement of the silverware is to lay them parallel to each other and across the plate with the handles facing the right. To clarify, the ends would be facing 10 o’clock and four. Note: Not all waiters will know this and they still may ask you if it’s okay to clear your plate. At least you appear classy. 读了这些之后，你可能意识到你没有这么好的餐桌礼仪。(这没有关系，做得最好的人也没 能做得这么全面。)老实说，我并不是说这些是餐桌礼仪的全部，但是如果你按照这些提示， 你将会离恰当的餐桌礼仪更进一步了。 After reading this, you may realize you may not have as good table manners as you thought you did. (It’s okay, it happens to the best of us.) And honestly, I’m not saying this is the “be all, end all” of lists, but if you follow these table manner tips, you’ll be a step closer towards proper table etiquette