中西饮食文化差异英文版精选.doc

中西饮食文化差异In the cultural differences /blog/static/59429196200921914530308/ American table manners 美国的餐桌礼仪[edit] Table Layout 布局* Bread plates are to the left of the main plate, beverage glasses are to the right. 主菜盘左边是面包盘，右边是饮料杯* Salad fork, knife and soup spoon are further from the main plate than the main course knife, fork and spoon. Dessert utensils are either placed above the main plate or served with dessert. 沙拉叉，刀和汤匙比主菜刀，叉，勺离主菜盘远。甜品餐具要么放在主菜盘上，要么装着甜品。 [edit] General Behavior 普通行为* Chew with your mouth closed. 咀嚼东西的时候要闭上嘴。* Do not talk at an excessively loud volume. 不要大声说话。* Refrain from coughing, sneezing or blowing nose at the table. 在桌旁避免咳嗽，打喷嚏或鼻* Never tilt back your chair while at the table, or at any other time. 在永远不要倾斜椅子，或在其他任何时候。* Do not make unbecoming noises while eating. * Do not play with food or table utensils. 不能玩食物和餐具。* Do not single out or chastise someone who has shown poor table manners. 不挑出或责骂那些缺少餐桌礼仪的客人。* Do not put your elbows on the table or slouch. 不要将你的手肘放在桌上或弯腰驼背* Always ask the host or hostess to be excused before leaving the table. 在离开餐桌前总要向男主人或女主人请示。* Do not stare at anyone while he or she is eating. 不要凝视着正在吃东西的人。 * Never talk on your phone at the table. If urgent, ask host or hostess to be excused, and go outside. Apologize when returned. 不能在用餐时打电话。如果急，问主人离开一下，到外面聊，返回再道歉。 [edit] Utensils 餐具* Do not eat food with your fingers unless you are eating foods customarily eaten with fingers, such as bread, French fries, chicken wings, pizza, etc. 不要用手拿食物吃，除非你正在吃通常需要用到手吃的食物，如面包，薯条，鸡翅，比萨等* The fork may be used either in the American (use the fork in your left hand while cutting; switch to right hand to pick up and eat a piece) or the Continental (fork remains in the left hand) fashion -- either is now acceptable. (See Fork etiquette) 叉可能被用成美洲式的（当切东西时左手用叉，拿起和食东西时换右手用叉）或欧洲式的（叉一直放在左手）。现在两种都可以接受的。（见用叉礼仪） * The fork is used to convey any solid food to the mouth. 叉子的作用是把任何固体食物送到嘴巴。 * The knife blade should be placed