商务英语课件PPT (39).pdf

Business English商商务务英英语语Unit 9 Business Travel9.3 Etiquette:Table Manners proper table manner:professionalism+competencepleasant meal+good impression improper table manner lack of attention to detail unpleasant meal+bad impressionyou represents the company contents1.Arrangement of seat2.Napkin etiquette3.How the food is served4.Utensils utility 5.How to rest utensils6.Soup etiquette 7.DOs AND DO NOT DOs1.Arrangement of seat2.Napkin etiquette3.How the food is servedServing dish is passed in a anti-clockwise direction.Place the serving dish on your left,take a proportional amount of food4.Utensils utility“outside-in”ruleB-breadD-drink5.How to rest utensilswhen taking a break,an invert“V”after finishing eating6.Soup etiquette Dip the spoon sideways at the near edge of the bowl,then skim away from you.Sip from the side of the spoon noiselessly7.DOs AND DO NOT DOsDoes:Chew with your mouth closed.If something is out of your reach,ask politely for someone to pass it to you.Sitting from the left side of the chair,Sit up straight on your chair.Wipe your mouth before drinking.When drinking,raise glasses and take only a sip.Talk to the people beside you,but dont speak too loudly.Say Excuse me,or Excuse me.Ill be right back,before leaving the table.Do not state that you are going to the restroom.Burping,coughing,yawning,or sneezing at the table should be avoided.If you do so,say,Excuse me.Finish all the food on your plate.Watch how fast others are eating,try not to be too slow or too fastDont dos:One does not start eating until every person is served Do not clean your teeth at the table or anywhere in public,either with your finger or a tooth pick Dont put elbows on tables,since doing so creates a risk of tipping over bowls and cups.Once used,the utensil does not go back on the table to keep the table clean,but is placed on the plate.Do not talk with food in your mouth,or make loud or unusual noises while eating.Do not talk on your phone or text at the table,or otherwise do something distracting.If an urgent matter arises,apologize,excuse yourself,and step away from the table so your conversation does not disturb the others.Be polite and considerate!Show your care and respect!