Sitting etiquette in western food etiquette

Western food etiquette is a question asked by universities, and it can't be read in one book. If you want to attend a formal dinner party, you should always keep good habits, such as sitting upright and not making any noise. Next, I will show you the sitting etiquette of western food etiquette.

Sitting etiquette in western food etiquette

The most suitable sitting position is to sit from the left. When the chair is opened, the body will stand up straight at a distance that almost touches the table. The leader pushes the chair in, and the legs bend and touch the chair behind, so you can sit down. When eating, your upper arms and back should lean on the back of the chair, and your abdomen should keep a fist distance from the table. It is best to avoid sitting with your feet crossed.

Sitting etiquette of western food

For ordinary people, they will pay more attention to the basic etiquette in life, and people will exercise restraint in public out of politeness to prevent themselves from showing impoliteness. Then in fact, the static sitting etiquette in public places is the most test, and it can also best reflect temperament and beauty.

Correct and standardized etiquette sitting posture requires dignity and elegance, giving people an elegant, steady and natural aesthetic feeling. Sitting, as a kind of etiquette, is divided into beauty, ugliness and elegance. What are the requirements for correct etiquette sitting posture? Sit like a clock? It refers to a person sitting upright like a clock, of course, the end here is straight at the end of the upper body.

(1) Sit gently, steadily and slowly. Go to your seat, turn around and sit down gently. If the chair is in the wrong position and needs to be moved, you should first move the chair to where you want to sit, and then sit down. It's against social etiquette to move around in a chair.

(2) The expression is calm and comfortable (lips are slightly closed, the jaw is miniature, and the face is calm and natural).

(3) The shoulders should be flat and relaxed, and the arms should be naturally bent on the legs, or placed on the armchair or sofa armrest, with the palms down.

(4) When sitting in a chair, stand up straight and chest out, and the upper body is naturally straight.

(5) Knees are naturally close together, legs are upright or placed sideways, and feet are close together or overlap or become smaller? v？ Font. A man's knees can be separated by one punch or so, and his feet can be slightly stepped or slightly divided to show the beauty of natural freedom, but he can't open his legs and feet at will, which will appear vulgar and arrogant. If you sit up for a long time, your legs can cross and overlap, but pay attention to the recovery of the upper thigh, with your toes down.

(6) Sitting in a chair, at least 2/3 of the chair should be filled, and the sofa with a wide seat should be at least 1/2. Don't lean back in the chair for at least 10 minutes after taking a seat. After a long time, you can lean back gently.

(7) When speaking, according to the direction of the speaker, turn the knees of the upper body to the speaker and keep the upper body straight, so as not to show inferiority, compliment and please. Pay attention to manners and respect others, but don't lose self-esteem.

(8) When leaving the seat, naturally and safely, step back half a step with your right foot, and then stand up.

(9) When a woman is seated, if it is a skirt, it is not elegant to slightly close the skirt by hand and then pull the skirt after sitting down. It is polite to sit on the left side of the chair in formal occasions and leave it when you leave your seat. The lady should sit gracefully, quietly and gently, with her legs together, her feet on the left or right at the same time, and her hands folded on her left and right legs. If you are sedentary, you can cross and overlap your legs, but you should pay attention to the recovery of your thighs. The toe down gives people a noble and generous feeling.

(10) When men and women need to sit sideways, they should turn their upper body and legs to the same side at the same time, but keep their heads forward.

(1 1) As a lady, the choice of sitting position depends on the height of the chair and whether there are handrails and backrest. There are many ways to swing your hands, legs and feet, but it is not advisable to cross your legs or cross your legs.

(12) The most suitable way to sit in a restaurant is to sit on the left. When the chair is opened, the body will stand up straight at a distance that almost touches the table. The leader pushes the chair in, and the legs bend and touch the chair behind, so you can sit down. After sitting, sit upright, and your upper body can lean on the back of the chair. Don't put your cheeks or elbows on the table with your hands. Don't often leave the table or move your seat. When eating, your upper arms and back should lean on the back of the chair, and your abdomen should keep a fist distance from the table. It is best to avoid sitting with your feet crossed.

(13) Sitting in jeans, sit sideways first, with one foot supporting the body weight and the ankle of the other foot resting on the toe of this foot. You can also sit cross-legged, with your toes up and your hands naturally on your knees. If you sit on the sofa, you don't have to be too restrained, just sit naturally and keep an elegant sitting posture.

After sitting, sit upright, but not stiff. Don't put your cheeks or elbows on the table with your hands. Don't tamper with tableware and napkins at will, and avoid some impolite behaviors, such as taking off your coat, tie and sleeves at will; Speak with lively gesticulations, often leave the table, or move your seat; Headrest, yawning, stretching, rubbing eyes, scratching hair, etc.

Must know western etiquette 1. Knife and fork: Don't hold a fork like a cello, and don't hold a fork like a dagger of Lady Macbeth. In addition, don't fly around with a knife and fork in your hand to emphasize a certain point of your speech, and don't put one end of the knife and fork on the plate and the other end on the dining table. Once the knife and fork are picked up and used, they can't be put back. When the knife is placed on the plate, the blade is inward, the head is in the plate, and the handle is placed on the edge of the plate.

2. napkin: don't wipe the lower part of your face with a napkin, but gently wipe it. Don't shake off your napkin and fold it. Don't wave in the air like a flag. The napkin should be on your knee. If you leave the table, put the napkin on the chair and push the chair closer to the table. Move carefully and gently. Don't fold napkins at the end of the meal; Otherwise, the waiter who doesn't know the situation may give it to other guests. At the end of the meal, pick up the napkin from the middle and gently put it on the left side of the plate on the dining table.

3. Chew: Keep your mouth shut when chewing. No matter how amazing your witticism and timing are, you should never talk with food in your mouth. You can't swallow food right away for a quick conversation. You should keep a posture of chewing slowly and smile knowingly after swallowing food to convey your inner activities: there was a punch line just now, but there was food in your mouth.

4. Sitting posture: Remember what mom said, sit up straight and don't put your elbows on the dining table. If your hand is uncomfortable in any position, put it on your thigh.

5. Bread: It is especially important to spread butter on bread. Break the bread into small pieces that can be eaten in one bite, and butter the small pieces before eating. Don't butter the whole bread conveniently.

6. Speed: Not too fast. Whether eating in RitzCarton or GreasePit Hotel in Gerty, it is not only harmful to your health, but also unsightly, especially when dining with others. * * * Everyone should eat the same amount at the same time, and at the same time keep the start and end speed. When you are still drinking soup, it is not advisable for others to taste sweets.

7. Pick your teeth: If your teeth are blocked, don't pick your teeth at the dinner table. If you really can't stand it, find an excuse to go to the bathroom, where you can pick up enough.

8. Lipstick: It is not advisable to leave lipstick on the tableware, especially when working and eating. If you don't bring paper towels, you can go to the bathroom when you enter the hotel, or get paper towels from the bar.

9. Smoking: Even if you eat in the smoking area, you should not smoke while eating. Smoking will affect other people's appetite, which is not in harmony with the whole atmosphere. You should wait until after dinner, and remember: don't use the plate as an ashtray.