口语期末作业.ppt

Which of the following behaviors are polite or impolite at a British dinner party. Write “ P” ( polite) or “I”( impolite) in brackets. ( ) 1.Use the knife with your right hand. ( ) 2. Put your napkin on your lap. ( ) 3. Start eating as soon as your food is served in front of you. ( ) 4. Ask for a second bowl of soup. ( ) 6. Finish eating everything on your plate . ( ) 7.Talk loudly while eating. ( ) 8.Make other people drink more spirits than they can take. a Downton Lady Table posture Your back should never touch the chair. One must sit straight and bring the food to your mouth. No matter how crumbly the pastry is, never lean down to the dish. The only exception is when you drink soup – you can gently bow your head ever so slightly. Napkin maths There are sizes you know. Use a 17-20 inch napkin for lunch, a 12 inch napkin for tea, a 26 inch napkin for dinner and a 6-9 inch napkin for cocktails. Consumption pace Loo breaks are unfortunately not an option. Most dinners will last an average of 2 hours so you will have to drink in moderation to prevent the need to go. No compliments You shouldnt pass comment on the food (because it was cooked by the chef not the Lady of the house), on the way your host is dressed (because it was a given that she looked nice) or décor (it would give away your status if you were not used to fine interiors). Seating plan Women dominate at Downton Abbey but traditionally guests would be seated in a boy-girl-boy-girl order. Married couples would be split because it was assumed they spent enough time with each other and engaged couples were sat together so that they could talk in a chaperoned setting. Turning the table To not exclude anyone at the table, you are expected to speak to one gentleman next to you. Then, when the main Lady at the table gives a gentle cough, turn to your neighbour on the other side. This was called turning the table. Suitable conversation Never talk about money, work, sex, h