Table manners in France
J: Hello,everyone!the TV program that you are choosing is channel V, welcome to our show—Talk About Yourself .you know ,different countries have different manners, so today, we are talking about the manners of the world.
J: Let’s welcome our members today-Peter,Tiantian,Angle and so on…
First of all, let’s talk about the manners in France. hello,###,do you remember that we learned the manners in our English class? I still believe that table manners in France are strange. People have to eat anything with forks and knives. Could you please tell us more about the rules when we are eating meals in France?
M1: If you are invited to a French house for dinner, first of all , you have to be there on time. If you are even ten minutes late, you should call to explain. While eating , you should hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand. If you haven’t finished eating, cross your knife and fork on your plate with the fork over the knife.
J：ok. i think we should obey the rules. and if we want to go to our friend’ s home for dinner, what rules should we keep?
M1: you should send flowers on the morning of the day when you are invited so that they can be displayed that evening. You are supposed to dress well.
J: oh yes,I know a little French. I especially love flowers, and French people want to keep their house very beautiful. I want to know something we should pay attention to as well.
M1: Don’t begin eating until the hostess says “ bon appétit”. You’re not supposed to put your bread on your plate you’re supposed to put it on the table. It’s rude to put your hands in your lap. You should keep your hands but not your elbows on the table. You should finish everything on your plate.
J: we have learnt the manners of France,and we know their manners are different from those in our country. If we don’t know them, we could make mistakes, for instance,we usually eat fruit without cutting first,but in France it is wrong,and we aren’t used to putting the food on the table.
Table manners in Britain
J: as we all know , Englishmen are very famous for their politeness. and ##,just tell us what you know.
M4: In Britain , if you go to a formal meal, you should keep the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right all the time. You should eat with your mouth closed. You can’t let any of the food fall off the plate. You should use the knife only for cutting. You can’t take the food across the table. You shouldn’t scrape the plate. While eating , you should keep your elbows off the table. You should put your napkin on your lap. Remember never speak with your mouth full. You are supposed to cutlery from the outside to the inside.
Table manners in the USA
J:as we know,the USA is a relaxing place to have fun,but there have lots of manners or not?let’s listen to the ##，he will give us a great answer.
M5: Most Americans enjoy entertaining at home, but they don't enjoy formal dinners.
M6: Before arriving at your host's home, you may want to make sure of three things. First, be a few minutes late, about five to ten minutes if possible. Never be early, as the host may not have everything prepared yet. you shouldn’t be more than 20 minutes late ,either. Your host may begin to worry about whether you are able to attend the dinner or not.
J:oh yeah,may in westen countries ,people are used to inviting their friends to their home, but everyone should be a bit late.it means that you know the manners,but in easten countries it is very important to be on time,if you bring a gift to the host is best. Could you please tell us what should we do if we are invited to our friends’house in the USA?
M5: , it is not necessary to bring a gift in most informal gatherings,. If you like, you can bring some fruit or sweets, or, some flowers for the hostess. These are thoughtful gifts. Do not bring alcoholic beverages. Above all, do not spend a lot of money, and never give money. As we say in English, "It's the thought that counts you should wear comfortable clothing as well.
J: it is thought that counts,therefore,everyone should know what things the host needs,and when you are eatting food,maybe there are different rules from the following courtries,let’s listen to ##
M6: Your host in his home will usually tell you where to sit. At formal gatherings, name cards are sometimes provided, or you will be told where to sit.
When you are having soup, make the least noises. And you mustn’t pick up your soup bowl so as to drink away the last drops of your soup.
If you don’t want any more food , you should say “no thank you ”to the hostess as she offers you more. At the table , make the least noises when you are eating. However , it is not polite to keep silent and not to talk with the persons next to you.
And smoking is not allowed at the table.
M5:When the meal is finished , the guests put their napkins on the table and stand up, the men should help the ladies with their chairs.
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