Have you ever had an experience of a date? I believe the answer is
yes to most of people. It seems to be inevitable to take part in social
occasion nowadays because human beings are social animals. However, have you
ever had an experience of putting yourself on the spot since not knowing table
manners? Think about it: everyone is watching you while you don’t know you just
make a simple, little mistake. It must be embarrass, don’t it? Therefore,
learning table manners are very important. Here’s some essential steps you have
to follow.
First impression is the most important. Before dinning, not to be
late and wearing appropriately are the basics. Also, to show the respect on
your dating person, don’t use cellphone when others are talking. However, that
is not enough. When being at table, to stay polite, eating chewing with your
mouth closed and speak until you have swallowed all the food in your mouth are
among all the table etiquette. More, be careful for nosily chewing or drinking
soup. It is absolutely offensive to one's appreciation for the food. To make
yourself polite and attractive, basic deportments and acting slightly would be
necessary,
Next, in order not to make a fool of eating at fancy restaurant,
remember the rule mentioned below. First, there are at so many tableware on the
table that often make people confused, do you know when to use each of them?
The answer is to use them by follow the sequence from the farthest to the
nearest from your plate. For example, there are at least four dishes in a set,
which are appetizer, soup, main course and dessert. From the farthest to the
nearest from your plate, the tableware putting sequence on you left hand is
salad fork, dinning fork and dessert fork; on the other side, soup spoon, tea
spoon and dinning knife. The rule seem to be complicated, but it is not that
hard as you thought actually.
(The picture doesn't belong to me, it belongs to this website: http://dining-etiquette-08.blogspot.tw/2010/08/how-to-use-your-silverware-and.html)
Sometimes, dinning out would be an unavoidable event. No matter it
is a date or a formal occasion, knowing some basic manners, including acting
slightly and eating rules is very important. Next time when you have an
opportunity to dine at fancy restaurant, remember these precautions, make
yourself an elegant person and having a big meal!
