How to arrange seats for the round table banquet? Farewell party for new and old general managers in Japan

The "theme" must be determined before the round table seats are placed. Then determine the "first seat". Now the general process

In jargon, the "head, subject and object" should be determined according to the custom of "left is the top" or "right is the top".

This statement is correct, but it is not comprehensive.

There are four main principles for determining "theme" and "first subject and object":

First, the "theme" should be determined on the seat next to the round table and conform to the four walls of the room.

Second, the "theme" should face or side to the door of the main entrance and exit of the room. If conditions permit, mainly

The seat should be facing away from the main decorative wall of the room. There should be no door behind the main seat. If there is a door, the process of eating

It must be locked.

Third, after the "theme" is determined, the determination of the "first guest seat" should be related to the main entrance and exit of the dining table and room.

About people's doors. The seats on both sides of the "theme", which are far from the main entrance and exit of the room, are

"First seat" and "second seat" on the other side.

Fourth, if the main entrance of the restaurant is in the middle, then the "first guest seat" can be used as a basis.

At that time, the local and social customs of "right is the top" or "left is the top" were popular.

Directly opposite the theme is the last position. This is the position of the traditional "chair head". The person sitting in this position should help the inviter to do a good job of serving food.

In addition, when setting the table, we should also pay attention to putting people who can chat with each other together. For example, if you put a Japanese among a group of China people who can't speak Japanese, it is very impolite. Japanese guests from headquarters can be arranged at the main table according to their positions, and others who don't want to be alone can be arranged at tables where they have business contacts or can speak Japanese. Or just put the others on the same table. The new and old managers can be the main chaperones on the main table, or they can be placed on other tables as the main chaperones.