Correct use of knives and forks in western food

When eating with a knife and fork, take the knife and fork from the outside to the inside, the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand; When cutting things, hold the fork in your left hand to hold the food, cut the food into small pieces with a knife in your right hand, and send it to your mouth with a fork. When using a knife, the blade should not be outward. When eating, put down the knife and fork in a figure of eight and put them on the edge of the plate respectively. The blade is pointed at yourself, indicating that you will continue to eat.

After eating each dish, put the knife and fork together on the plate. If you are talking, you can hold the knife and fork. When you don't use a knife, you can hold a fork in your right hand, but if you need to gesture, you should put down your knife and fork. Never hold a knife and fork in the air, nor wipe your mouth with a napkin in one hand, let alone a cup with a fork in the other.

Remember, never put one end of the knife and fork on the plate and the other end on the table. The basic principle is to hold a knife or spoon in your right hand and a fork in your left. If there are more than two, you should take them from the outermost one in turn. The way to hold a knife and fork is to gently hold the tail end and press the index finger on the handle. The spoon can be held with a pen.

If you feel inconvenient, you can change your right hand to hold the fork, but it is impolite to change it frequently. When eating big vegetables, you can fold and cut them with a knife and fork. Soft food can be put on a fork and arranged with a knife.

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Etiquette on the western food table

In Europe, everything related to eating is highly valued, because it also provides two most appreciated aesthetic enjoyment-food and conversation. In addition to the exquisite taste, the collocation of wine and dishes, elegant dining etiquette, adjusting and relaxing mentality, enjoying this environment and food, and using tableware and wine utensils correctly are all prerequisites for entering food.

It should be noted that when you go to a restaurant in the west, you usually have to make an appointment in advance. Pay special attention to make it clear when making an appointment. First of all, you should indicate the number of people and the time. Secondly, you should indicate whether you want a smoking seat or a seat with a good view.

If it is a birthday or other special day, you can tell the purpose and budget of the banquet. It is basic courtesy to arrive at the scheduled time. In case of emergency, inform in advance to cancel the positioning and apologize.

No matter how expensive casual clothes are, you can't go to a high-end western restaurant for dinner at will. It is common sense for Europeans and Americans to dress appropriately. When going to a high-end western restaurant, men should dress neatly. Women should wear evening dresses or suits and shoes with heels, and women should wear more makeup, because the light in the restaurant is dim.

If formal attire is specified, the man must wear a tie. When entering the restaurant, the man should open the door first, and ask the woman to enter, and the woman should walk in front. When sitting down and ordering wine, ladies should be invited to taste and decide.

Reference source; Baidu encyclopedia-western restaurant

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