Some tips on proper manner at High Table Dinners
Before Dining
- Be punctual. Arrive not more than 10 minutes earlier or later than the scheduled time.
- Better stand up and shake hands with guests when greeting them.
- Never put things other than food or tableware, e.g. spectacles, handbag, etc, on the table.
- Do not sit bolt upright or too casually (e.g. leaning on the back of the chair or resting your chin in your hands, etc.)
- Break the ice by introducing yourself to people around you.
While Having the Meal
Show respect to the speaker by stopping all activities in progress (e.g. eating, chatting, etc.)
Others
- Convey the food to the mouth by the left hand with the fork-a European practice; which is common in Hong Kong. Or you may put down the knife and convey the food by the right hand with the fork-this is an American practice which is less common in Hong Kong.
- Do not gesticulate with the knife or the fork while talking.
- Remove the lipstick mark on the glass with your hand, and then wipe your hand with the napkin.
- After eating something with your hands directly, better clean your hands with water provided by the restaurant and then dry your hands with the napkin.
- Don't push the plate forward after meal.
|
