太湖大学堂教程

太湖大學堂

2008戶外與人文體驗教育

基本餐桌禮儀

TAIHU CENTER CAMP

TABLE ETIQUETTE

Tell your kids that table manners are more than about proper eating,

it's about being kind and considerate of others. (告訴孩子们，好的餐桌禮儀不只是乖乖的吃飯，還是對他人表示關心和尊重。) Also, tell them although you know that they are smart and nice, o ther people will judge them on how they appear. (同樣的他人也會因為你的餐桌禮儀留下好印象。)

1. Electronic devices. Turn off or silence all electronic devices before entering the restaurant. If you forgot to turn off your cell phone, and it rings, immediately turn it off. Do not answer the call. (關畢手機或調至震動)

2. Napkin. Place the napkin on your lap after being seated. As needed, use it to gently wipe or dab your mouth. Before drinking from a glass, dab your mouth. During a restroom break, place the napkin to the left of the plate. At the end of the meal, the napkin is placed neatly to the right of the plate (not refolded, but not crumpled either). (餐巾放在腿上。)

3. Wait until everyone is served before eating. If you are a guest, wait for the host to begin. (等大家的菜都上齊後開動。)

4. Utensils. If unsure which utensil to use, remember "outside in." The outer most utensil is used first. Once used, the utensil does not go back on the table, but is placed on the plate. When finished, the knife and fork are place side by side (parallel) on the plate with handles at the 4 o'clock position. Soup spoons are placed on bowl's service plate when finished; teaspoons placed on the saucer. (正確的使用餐具)

5. Eat with a fork unless the food is meant to be eaten with fingers. Only babies eat with fingers. (不用手抓取食物，不舔指頭，舔餐具。)

6. Don't stuff your mouth full of food, it looks gross, and they could choke. (不要太大口的吃東西，把嘴巴塞滿食物又難看又容易噎到。)

7. Bread or rolls: Place your bread and some butter on the bread plate. Break off a bite-size piece of bread before buttering. (麵包剝開後，一小塊一小塊的食用。)

8. Chew with your mouth closed. No one wants to be grossed out seeing food being chewed up or hearing it being chomped on. This includes no talking with your mouth full. (不要邊吃東西邊說話，嘴裡有東西時不說話。咀嚼時嘴巴要閉起來。)

9. Don't make any rude comments about any food being served. It will hurt someone's feelings. (不要隨意批評食物。)

10. Always say thank you when served something. Shows appreciation. (當服務生幫你取餐或服務時要說“請”和“謝謝”。)

11. If the meal is not buffet style, then wait until everyone is served before eating. It shows consideration. (除了自助餐，要等大家就坐後才開動。)

12. Sit up straight, do not hunch over your plate. (腰挺直，坐正，不可趴在桌子上吃飯。盤子放正後才開始吃東西。)

13. Eat slowly, don't gobble up the food. Someone took a long time to prepare the food, enjoy it slowly. Slowly means to wait about 5 seconds after swallowing before getting another forkful. (細嚼慢嚥。)

14. Don't reach over someone's plate for something, ask for the item to be passed to you. Shows consideration. (不要跨過他人的盤子取食。也不要一次取過量的食物。)

15. Always use a napkin to dab your mouth, which should be on your lap when not in use. Remember, dab your mouth only. Do not wipe your face or blow your nose with a napkin, both are gross. Excuse yourself from the table and go the restroom to do those things. (隨時注意用餐巾擦嘴，不可用餐巾擦鼻涕。)

16. Do not pick anything out of your teeth, it's gross. If it bothers you that bad, excuse yourself and go to the restroom to pick. (剔牙時要用手遮住或到洗手間再剔牙)

17. When eating at someone's home or a guest of someone at a restaurant, always thank the host and tell them how delicious it was, even if it wasn't.

Again, someone took time, energy, and expense to prepare the food, show your appreciation. (對主人表示謝意。)

18. Hands. You can place your wrists or forearms on the table, or hands on your lap. (雙臂不可靠在桌上，不要趴在桌上以口就碗。)

19. Legs. Keep legs next to your chair. Do not stretch legs out or cross your legs as they may bump others under the table. (腳不可在桌下伸直或翹腳

或抖腳影響他人。)

20. Relax, dine slowly, and enjoy the meal and your company. （放鬆心情，慢慢享受食物和共進餐點的時光。）

General Behavior (用餐時，也不可以……)

?Do not talk at an excessively loud volume. (大聲說話)

?Refrain from coughing, sneezing or blowing nose at the table. (大聲咳嗽打噴涕)

?Never tilt back your chair while at the table, or at any other time.

(將椅子後腳翹起來或搖晃)

?Do not make unbecoming noises while eating. (吃飯發出聲音)

?Do not play with food or table utensils. (玩弄食物和餐具)

?Do not single out or chastise someone who has shown poor table manners. (對他人不禮貌的行為露出看不起的眼神)

?Do not put your elbows on the table or slouch. (把雙臂放在桌上) ?Always ask the host or hostess to be excused before leaving the table. (需先離開桌前，問主人我可以先離開嗎？)

?Do not stare at anyone while he or she is eating. (盯著人家吃東西) ?Never talk on your phone at table. If urgent, ask host or hostess to be excused, and go outside. Apologize when returned. （如

需要離開桌子打手機先和主人說一聲）

Top 12 Rude Dining Behaviors 十二種最不禮貌的餐桌行為

1. Talking on Cell Phones 接聽手機

Cell phones should be turned off or on vibrate or silence during a meal.

Never answer the call unless it is an emergency. If expecting an emergency call, then let your table party know so that when you receive it, you can excuse yourself from the table and talk outside.

2. Chewing With Your Mouth Open 吃東西時嘴巴不閉攏

The mouth should be closed when chewing. ABC (already been chewed) is not an appetizing sight.

3. Talking With Mouth Full 邊吃邊說話邊吃打鬧嬉戲

When the mouth is full of food, wait to speak until you have swallowed the food. Again, it is not appetizing to see food and when talking with food in the mouth, some could accidentally get spit onto your guests.

4. Blowing Nose at the Dinner Table 擤鼻涕摸頭髮摸臉摸鼻子東摸摸西摸摸

It is very offensive and unsanitary to blow one's nose at the table. Excuse yourself and go to the restroom.

5. Being Rude to Wait Staff 對服務生態度無禮

Being rude or impolite to the wait staff is unacceptable. If you do not like your food or wine, let the wait staff know politely and they will get you a replacement. However, if you have finished your meal or wine, then you should not expect a replacement meal or drink.

6. Picking Your Teeth 剔牙

It is inconsiderate to use a toothpick, fingers, or utensils to pick at your teeth at the dinner table. If food is stuck in your teeth, then excuse yourself and go to the restroom.

7. Burping 打嗝

Sometimes burping may be unavoidable, but try to suppress it using your napkin.

8. Flatulence 放屁

Sometimes passing gas may be unavoidable, but try to suppress it. Squeeze the anal sphincter hard until the urge goes away.

9. Licking Fingers 舔指頭玩弄食物玩弄餐具(敲打杯子, 碗盤)

If your fingers happen to get food on them, use your napkin to wipe them clean. Or, excuse yourself, and use the restroom to wash hands.

10. Grooming or Touching Up Make Up 補裝或整理頭髮

Although commonly seen in restaurants, the place to primp is in the restroom.

11. Over Indulging the Alcohol 飲酒或汽水過量

It is uncouth to drink too much. It is also unhealthy to have too much alcohol and unsafe to drive. Even if you have a designated driver, alcohol tends to unleash obnoxious behavior.

12. Not Leaving a Tip 不給小費

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!!

謝謝注意！！

Prepared by Gulu Gulu Pung Pung (Sami Kuo)