What is table seating etiquette?

1, respect rights

Generally speaking, the most important table is on the right. When the host invites guests to dinner, they need to arrange seats according to the angle of high right and low left, with the lower seat on the left and the upper seat on the right. The host needs to arrange guests from the right and then sit on the left as guests.

2. The main stage is the seat.

The table seat near the main table is the upper seat. If you are hosting a banquet or arranging seats, you need to judge the position of the seat according to the main table of the banquet. Usually, the position near the main table is regarded as the upper seat, and the person with the highest qualifications or position is usually seated.

The main entrance is the first building.

The seat at the first table faces the door. When eating a family dinner or a hotel box, the position you see after entering the door is the first seat, and the positions on both sides of the first seat are the seats. Then, according to your qualifications and position, you can sit down from both sides of the seat in turn, so as to achieve a balance between the two sides.

Banquet etiquette:

1. Usage of chopsticks.

Although chopsticks are simple and convenient to use, there are many rules. For example, you can't talk to others with chopsticks. When you speak, you should put chopsticks on the chopsticks rack or put them next to the rice bowl. Don't push rice bowls and vegetables with chopsticks, and don't fork steamed bread or other food with chopsticks.

In addition, chopsticks should generally be placed next to the bowl, not above it. If you need to leave temporarily during the meal, you should put chopsticks gently next to the bowl on the table and never put them in the rice bowl. At present, some banquets carry out public chopsticks and spoons. You can't use public chopsticks and spoons to pick up vegetables and scoop soup for others.

2, the use of napkins.

Now many restaurants have prepared napkins for customers. Usually, you can't take them out and spread them on your lap until the distinguished person sitting at the top of the table picks them up. Don't shake them in the air like a bullfight.

Napkins can be folded when they are big. Don't pin your napkin on your collar or vest. The main function of napkin is to prevent food from falling on clothes, so you can only use a corner of napkin to print your lips. Don't wipe your face and blow your nose with a whole napkin, and don't wipe the tableware with a napkin.

3. Pay attention to pouring tea.

Generally, tea drinks and drinks will be prepared for each diner on the dining table. Usually tea drinks and drinks are on the right, so try not to use them wrong when drinking.

4. Bring food to the guests.

As a host (especially an escort), you can pour wine and serve food for the guests at the banquet. You should serve the food from the guest's left side and pour the wine from the guest's right side.