How to Mind Your Manners at an English-speaking Dinner?

优雅就餐英语须知

就餐英语须知 1 ：

Eating in a foreign country is not only about understanding the menu! Good table etiquette means knowing both what to say and how to behave. Read on to make sure you’re behaving properly at an English-speaking dinner table!

当你在国外就餐的时候，只能读懂菜单是远远不够的。得体的餐桌礼仪意味你需要知道该说些什么，做些什么。继续往下读，看看你在用英语进餐的环境中是否表现的大方得体。

就餐英语须知 2 ：

In an English-speaking country, cutlery refers to knives, forks and spoons (eating utensils). Everyone gets confused from time to time about which utensil to use. The basic rule is to start from the outside and work inwards (towards your plate).

在说英语的国家，cutlery是指刀，叉和勺子(也就是进餐时用的器具)。人们经常会搞不清到底该用哪种餐具来吃哪道菜。基本的规则是从外到里(从离盘子最远的地方开始)。

就餐英语须知3 ：

During the meal, if you need to leave the table to go to the bathroom, simply say “Please excuse me for a moment.” You should also do this if you need to answer a phone call. While you can leave your cell phone on silent mode, it is more polite to turn it off.

在进餐时，如果你需要接电话或是离开餐桌去洗手间，你可以简单地说一声”Please excuse me for a moment.”你可以将你的电话设置成静音模式，如果能关机的话会更为礼貌。

就餐英语须知 4 ：

Slurping (making a ‘slurp’ sound with your mouth) is something you should avoid at all costs! Be especially careful not to slurp when you are having soup or noodles!

无论如何，你一定要避免发出咂嘴的声音! 特别是当你在喝汤和吃面条的时候!

就餐英语须知 5 ：

Even if you have eaten a lot, your host will often try to encourage you to eat more. If you’ve really had enough, say “Thank you, but I really couldn’t eat another bite” or “I’m stuffed!”, which is an informal way of saying ‘very full’.

即使你已经吃了很多， 主人可能还是要你再吃一点。如果你真的已经吃饱了， 你可以说：”Thank you, but I really couldn’t eat another bite”(谢谢，但是我真得吃不下了)或者是”I’m stuffed!”(我太饱了)，这是’very full’的非正式说法。

就餐英语须知 6 ：

Indicate you have finished eating by ‘closing’ your knife and fork, (putting them together on your plate). You can say “What a delicious meal! Thank you so much.” to show your appreciation. Wait for everyone to finish before leaving the table.

如果你想表明你已经吃饱了， 你可以把你的刀叉并拢( 一起放在你的盘子上) 。你可以说：”What a delicious meal! Thank you so much.”，以此表达你的谢意。在所有人都吃完后，你才可以离开餐桌。

就餐英语须知 7 ：

It is considered rude to reach across the table. If you need the salt, or would like a dish that is not in your immediate area, you can say “Please pass the ...”.

探过身子伸到桌子的另一边够东西是非常不礼貌的。如果你需要盐，或是你想吃某道菜，而你又够不到，你就可以说”Please pass the ...(“请把……递给我，好吗?)

就餐英语须知 8 ：

Finally, don’t worry about every little detail. Nowadays, etiquette is more about displaying graciousness and poise. And when in doubt, just look to your neighbor for clues!

最后，其实你并不需要对每个细节都谨小慎微。现代礼仪更多传达是个人的优雅和姿态。当你不确定该怎么做的时候，你只需看看周边的人是怎么做的就可以了!