Business Etiquette Skills: Dining Etiquette

Banquets are also a common way of communication in business activities.

Different banquets have different functions. Generally speaking, banquets can express congratulations, thanks, welcome, farewell and other friendly feelings.

Through banquets, we can coordinate relations and liaison with others, which is conducive to promoting cooperation.

In order to avoid damaging the atmosphere, we should pay attention to the following etiquette rules.

(1) we must know the object, the purpose and the form of the banquet, and choose the right place to entertain.

(2) when ordering dishes, we should take account of the customers' eating habits. We must first ask the customers, not to be self assertive.

(3) when you chew food at meals, close your mouth tightly; when you eat soup, you can't make noises; when soup or vegetables are too hot, you can't blow with your mouth; when chewing food, you must not talk with others or toast; when using a toothpick, use another hand or cover with a paper towel.

(4) try to avoid coughing, spitting, sneezing and burping on the table. If you can't help it, you should get up to the bathroom.

You should immediately say "sorry" or "I'm sorry."

(5) don't undress or unbutton your clothes at a dinner party. If you need a coat, you can get your permission.

(6) the use of chopsticks also has a set of etiquette standards: chopsticks should not be held too high or too low, the upper part exposes three or four centimeters on the back of the hand is more suitable; do not use chopsticks to stir freely in the dish; do not clip too many dishes every time; do not drip soup dripping in the way of eating vegetables; do not suck the soup on the chopsticks with your mouth, nor suck the sound; do not beat the bowl with chopsticks; do not point the finger with chopsticks when talking; do not hold the chopsticks while holding the chopsticks.

When we use western food, we need to understand the "4M principles" of Western food: first, Menu, exquisite menu; second: Mood, charming atmosphere; third: Music, moving music; Fourth: Manner, elegant etiquette.

Now, let's focus on fourth of them.

That is, "elegant".

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(1) the customary usage of knives and forks is to hold the fork in the left hand and to grasp the knife in the right hand.

You must cut one piece and eat one piece. Do not cut up all the food in the dish before you eat it.

(2) the etiquette of eating soup is almost the same as Chinese food, but when spoon is used, it should be scoop out from inside to outside, not to be too full, not to let the soup drip.

(3) when cutting the steak, it should be cut from the outside to the inside. If not cut at once, it can be cut once again, but it can't be cut back and forth like a saw. What kind of meat is suitable for liquor?

Salesmen should pay special attention to maintaining a gentleman's demeanour if business is not done.

As the saying goes, "business is not a virtue."

Although we did not reach a deal in this sale, we left a good impression on our customers, which laid the groundwork for the next successful sale.

Therefore, we must not be impolite when we say goodbye to our customers.

In the process of sales, every action, every word and action is related to the success or failure of sales, so the salesperson must master and use business etiquette to help us successfully convince our customers.