Table manners in Canada

There are two kinds of table manners in the west, European and American. In Canada, in principle, there is no problem in using any one. The following is a collection of Canadian table manners for everyone, welcome to read!

Canadian table manners? Canadian indoor table manners

Generally speaking, Europeans do not change hands when using knives and forks, and always use the fork of their left hand to put food into their mouths. North Americans put down their knives after cutting, and put the food into their mouths with a fork in their right hand. But at any time, the knife must not be sent to the entrance.

1. If you are a guest in someone else's house, you'd better wait for the host to sit down first, unless the host asks you to sit down first. Of course, the host will usually let the guests sit first and arrange the kitchen by themselves; Be sure to thank the host and tell him how much you like their cooking. Because the host spends a lot of time and energy preparing food, you must let them know that you appreciate their labor.

2. Eat in other people's homes, and don't help the kitchen unless the owner agrees;

3. In addition to babies and foods that can be eaten by hands (such as chicken wings, chicken legs and pizza), it is best to eat food with a fork.

4, when sitting, the body should be straight, don't put your elbows on the table, don't stumble, the distance from the table is better, which is convenient for the use of tableware. Don't fiddle with the tableware on the dining table. Fold the napkin in half and gently put it on your knee.

Don't stuff too much food into your mouth when you eat. When chewing food, don't talk, because if your mouth is full of food, it is easy to spit it out, which is unsanitary.

6. Eating in a restaurant sometimes requires a reservation; Some don't need it, but when you get to the restaurant, wait for the waiter to take you to your seat at the door. Don't find a place to sit by yourself.

7. When eating, the correct usage of napkin is to open it in half and put it on the left leg. If necessary, you can gently wipe or pat your mouth with a napkin. Don't wipe your face or nose with a napkin. If you really need to wipe your face, you can leave the table and go to the bathroom to wipe it. Wipe your mouth with it after eating and put it on the table. If you want to leave halfway, such as going to the bathroom, you'd better put your napkin on the table. Don't wipe sweat or dust all over your face with a napkin as soon as you sit down. That's what you use to wipe your mouth after dinner. Don't knead the used napkins into a ball.

8. Shut up and chew while eating. No one wants to see the food in your mouth or hear the sound of chewing food. Don't suck the soup with your mouth, lest it make a sound. When you drink soup, scoop it out with a spoon. When the soup is almost finished, tilt the soup plate slightly with your left hand and scoop it out with a spoon.

9. Remember not to put the used knife and fork on the table, but on the plate. If you haven't finished eating, don't put the knife and fork side by side on the plate, or the waiter will mistakenly think that you have finished eating and take away your unfinished food. Not every waiter will ask you thoughtfully before taking your plate: Have you finished eating? Remember to cross the knife and fork on the plate as long as you want to continue eating.

10. Never put your elbow on the table when eating. Parents in Canada have forbidden their children to put their elbows on the table since childhood.

1 1. If you drink soup loudly at the dinner table, people will tell you: Don't make any noise.

12. If you smack your lips while eating, your parents will tell you: Stop smacking your lips. The most suitable way to eat is to chew while eating.

13, although we can't control it, it is still an embarrassing thing. Remember to say sorry.

14. Don't make any rude comments on the food you eat, even if it is not delicious. Because it will hurt the chef's feelings.

15, at the dining table, someone helps to pass the food, so be sure to say thank you. This will show that you are a polite person.

16, if it's not a buffet, you must wait until everyone has got the food and sat down before you can start eating.

17, don't wolf down when eating, but chew slowly. Because the host has spent a long time preparing food, people who eat food should enjoy it slowly to show their respect for the host.

18, don't bite off the whole piece of bread, but break it into small pieces and send it to your mouth. When spreading butter and jam, break the bread into small pieces before spreading it.

19. If the food you want is too far away to reach, you can't stand up, but you can ask your neighbor to pass it to you.

20. Don't pick your teeth in front of people. If you think your teeth are bad, you can go to the bathroom and close the door.

2 1. At a formal dinner party, the mobile phone needs to be set to vibration mode, because answering the phone during the dinner party will be considered as impolite as answering the phone during the meeting;

22. Try not to talk about nervous topics such as politics at the dinner table, but talk about the weather;

If you don't like the topic mentioned by others, you can implicitly suggest: Can we change the topic?

24. If you come across a chat box where you can't stand talking too much, you can use your family as an excuse: Sorry, my wife wants to talk to me.

25. It is also impolite to cross other people's seats to get something at the dinner table.

26. Don't suck out the spaghetti loudly when you eat it. Roll up spaghetti with a fork. If it doesn't roll up, you can use a spoon to help.

27. The tip is generally 10%- 15%. As long as you go to a restaurant for dinner, you should give it. You can give less if you have a bad attitude.

28. Knowing the above table manners is to do as the Romans do. Do as Romans do in Rome.

Tip: Canadian dining guide

You don't have to pay taxes to buy food in Canada, but you have to pay provincial sales tax and 15% goods and services tax to eat in various restaurants.

Canadians usually ask waiters to pack up the food they can't finish at the table and take it away. No one laughs at you for being shabby, and customers themselves don't have to worry about losing their dignity.

Canadians usually only drink beer or wine when they have lunch in restaurants. Many people prefer ice water or tea to wine, while few people drink hard liquor. Some friends in China sometimes like to drink high-class wines such as X.O. If you buy fast food, you can eat it in street parks or other public places, or you can bring soft drinks while drinking, but you can't bring alcoholic drinks. Because Canadian law prohibits citizens from drinking alcohol in public places.

Another thing to understand is that when you invite someone to lunch, if you want to be the host, you should make it clear to the other person, otherwise this Canadian friend may insist on paying him his share of the money and spoil your fun. Similarly, if someone invites you to dinner together, as long as they don't say they want to invite you, you should be prepared to pay the bill yourself.

Canadian table manners? Three points of attention

First of all, don't arrange tables and seats.

In Canada, tables and seats are not arranged at banquets. Usually, guests stand in front of a table full of meals one by one with disposable plastic dinner pots and forks, then choose their own favorite food and dishes, and finally find a place to eat. Because there is no table, the guests go their separate ways after picking up the food, sitting and standing, free and free. If you don't feel full, you can eat again. After eating, throw disposable tableware into a big plastic bag for storing garbage.

Second, don't drink or smoke.

For China people, whether entertaining friends at home or in hotels, it is generally inseparable from alcohol and tobacco, otherwise it will be disrespectful. However, in Canada, there is no wine or cigarettes to entertain guests. Because there is no smoking regulation in Canada, and buying cigarettes must be more than 16. It is illegal to smoke in federal buildings, elevators, banks, shops, schools and most public places. If someone is found smoking in a restaurant or restaurant without stopping or conniving, it will be established by the court and can be fined up to 5,000 Canadian dollars. At the same time, so is wine. For example, according to Alberta regulations,/kloc-people over 0/9 can buy alcohol, while the sale of spirits is prohibited. In addition, restaurants and bars can only sell alcohol during 1 1am- 1am, and drinkers can only drink alcohol in places or houses with liquor licenses. It is illegal to drink outside these places.

Third, don't eat hot food.

Hot food is a major feature of China's food culture. Generally, it is cooked and fried now, and a few cold dishes are cooked. Canada's food culture is different, especially like to eat cold food, but there are few cold dishes. Generally, the host family will prepare various dishes first, and then put them on the kitchen table in turn with bowls, plates, saucers and other utensils for guests to enjoy. Because the dishes are cooked early and become cold dishes after a long time, Canadians call them "cold dinners".

Extended reading? Canadian social etiquette

In Canada, visiting other people's offices or residences requires prior consent. A surprise visit is extremely inappropriate.

Punctuality is very important. In Canada, it is impolite to be late for an appointment. In particular, business appointments should be punctual, and social appointments should not exceed half an hour at the latest. If you have to be late, you'd better call the other party first and tell him when you will arrive. The other party will appreciate what you have done.

When meeting ordinary friends in Canada, it is not appropriate to ask them about their age, income, marriage or not.

Canadians are used to having more private space. For example, a person who uses a bank ATM wants the person behind him to keep a few feet away. Pushing is considered impolite.

Generally, Canadians are used to queuing when watching movies, paying for shopping, going to banks and waiting for buses. Even if there is no formal queue, you must abide by the first-come-first-served rule, so you must be patient when waiting for service. Canadians hate people jumping in line.

Appearance should be dignified and steady, clothing should be neat and generous, and behavior should be amiable. Don't dig your ears, scratch your head, stretch your arms, yawn, etc. In a public place or a gathering of friends. Wipe your cold with a handkerchief and don't make any noise.

Extended reading? Canadian shopping guide

1, designer bags

You can find many international first-line brands in Canada, and the prices are much cheaper than those in China. The bags worth taking are Coach, MK, Kate Spader, LV, etc.

2. Health products

Canada's medicine, food and food safety are relatively good all over the world, so health care products are also necessary! Such as fish oil, nuts, calcium tablets, milk powder, etc.

3. Local specialties

Maple sugar, ice wine, handicrafts, especially Canadian jade are also good. Ice wine, known as Canada's national wine, is a rare specialty unique to Canada, but many people don't like it very much.

However, the specialties in Canada are different. If you go to the east to buy maple sugar, you will mainly buy marinated salmon in the west, and ice wine and American ginseng in the Rocky Mountains.

4. Cosmetics/skin care products

Buying cosmetics in Canada is also very favorable. For example, many big brands such as Dior and Chanel are good choices to give gifts back to China, and some of them are even cheaper than after tax.

Generally, North American products will have higher cost performance, such as Clinique, Kiehl's, Too Face, Naked and so on.

5. Brand clothing

Levi's in the Gulf will be settled in one or two hundred RMB; Tommy hilfiger is more cost-effective, including some brand-name sportswear, which is also very cheap to buy in Canada. It costs thousands in China, and you can buy the same brand of 10 in Canada!