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Many people go to different countries and
live in different places in their lifetime. In different countries, they may
meet with different manners. Sometimes they are puzzled by the different
manners, and perhaps they may make a joke about those manners. So when we go to
a strange country, we should pay attention to something new or dissimilar. For
example, most Westerners are not concerned about protocol(礼仪) in social matters. But there are a few table manners the
Easterners should try to observe(遵守)at all times.
To start with, put the napkin on your lap.
It protects your clothes from food or is used to wipe your hands or mouth when
necessary.
Hold
the knife in your right hand and the fork in your left hand, and cut the meat
or fish into pieces as you eat. Always use your fork to put food into your
mouth. Use your spoon only for soup or other liquids.
Do not put your own utensils (fork, knife,
spoon) into the serving bowl. Use the utensil in the bowl to put some of the
food on your own plate. And then return the serving utensil to the bowl.
Do not spit food anywhere. If you have
hones in your mouth, take them out with your fingers and place them on the edge
of your plate, never on the table or floor.
Do not reach across the table or in front
of another person. Ask someone to pass whatever you want.
Do not sneeze, cough or blow your nose
anywhere except into a handkerchief or Kleenex (纸巾).
Then you throw it into a waste paper basket or garbage can. If you cough, try
to cover your mouth with your hand.
