1) greetings

The simplest words are "good morning", "good afternoon" or "good evening". This greeting is for people you don't know very well, or for anyone you pass by in a hurry. "How are you?" is usually used when you are not in such a hurry. I don't expect any other answer except "Fine, thank you". "Hello" is the most common greeting between good friends.

When a man raises his hat.

If you wear a hat that is easy to be stolen, it is customary that when you greet a girl or a woman, you will hold the hat slightly above your head.

3) When to shake hands

When you meet someone for the first time, shaking hands is a habit. Usually friends shake hands when they meet after a period of time. However, there is no need to shake hands.

4) Use names

It is a good way to use the name of the person you greet. You can say, "Good morning, Mr. Moncreiff" or "Hello, Franklin". A person's surname should be used unless he is a good friend or alumnus.

Step 2 introduce

1) How to introduce people

When introducing two people, the general rule is: introduce others to the person you wish to respect. In the West, as in China, the elderly are respected. Women have been respected in the west since the age of chivalry.

2) Rise during introduction.

One always has to stand up to be introduced, but sometimes when a young man is introduced to him, it is ok for an older person to still sit. The hostess always stands up and makes introductions.

3) Introduce yourself

If you want to know someone, you'd better ask a friend who knows him to introduce you. But sometimes it's okay to introduce yourself to your classmates or the same sex or the same sex at meetings or parties.

Step 3 invite

You must reply to an invitation.

In answering the invitation, foreign customs are much stricter than those in China. When you receive the invitation, you should answer immediately and say clearly whether you can accept it or not.

2) Written or oral reply

If the invitation is made orally, in conversation or by chance, you should immediately answer whether you can come. If you can't answer at that time, you can say, "May I let you know tonight?" Or something like that.

4. At home

1) The correct time to arrive.

When invited to lunch, dinner or supper, it is very impolite to be late, because it is usually planned to eat at the exact time given in the invitation.

2) Upon arrival

When you arrive, the hostess or family members may meet you at the door and take away your coat and hat. In winter, you should dress more lightly than usual, because you may feel that the room is warmer than most families in China.

3) In a few minutes, the hostess will invite her guests in for dinner. She may or may not ask every gentleman to bring a lady in. If she does, the woman will walk into the restaurant arm in arm with the man. If she doesn't, the ladies will go in first, and then the men. The hostess either pointed out the seats for the guests when they came in, or there was a seat card with the names of the guests written on it everywhere.

4) How long will you stay?

It is impolite to leave for at least half an hour after dinner, so as not to make people think that you are just here for dinner. Dinner invitations usually mean that you will stay all night. The hostess often plans some after-dinner entertainment.

5) What to say when you leave

When leaving any kind of party, the guests always thank the hostess. Some words like this are appropriate. "Thank you very much. I had a wonderful evening. "

5. Table manners

1) As soon as the host picks up her napkin, she will pick up yours and put it on your lap. Sometimes it will be wrapped in a roll of bread; If so, suck it out and put it on your side plate.

2) Soups

Dinner usually starts with soup. The biggest spoon in your house is a spoon. It'll be next to the plate on your right.

3) fishway

If there is fish, it may be served with soup. There may be a special harpoon, or it may be similar to a meat fork. Usually it's smaller.

4) Meat food

The main course is usually served by the host himself, especially if it is poultry (chicken and poultry) or barbecue that needs to be cut. He often asks each guest which piece of meat he likes, and it is appropriate to say whether you like thin or fat, black or white.

5) Use a knife and fork

If you have British and American friends, you will notice some differences in their eating habits. For the curse of the main course or meat, the English people hold the fork in their left hand, and the fork tip bends down to send food into their mouths, or stick the fork tip on the food, or in the case of soft vegetables, put the food firmly on the fork with a knife. Americans cut the meat in the same position, then put down the knife, hold the fork in their right hand, and push it under a small piece of food without the help of a knife, and then hand it to the moth face up.

6) Help yourself and refuse

If a waiter is passing food, he will come in from your left hand, so that you can easily take food with your right hand. Never help yourself when the food is on your right; Then it's your turn to sit next to you on the right. It is polite to take some from everything that is passed to you. But if there is something you may not like, you may quietly say, "no, thank you."

7) Second copy

Depending on the formality of the meal, the hostess may or may not ask if you want a second helping. If she gives it and you accept it, you should pass your plate to her or the waiter with the knife and fork still on it.

Salad dish

When eating salad, only hold the fork in your right hand, with the fork tip facing up. There is usually a special salad fork, which is a little smaller than the meat fork.

9) Bread and butter

Bread is taken with your fingers, placed on the edge of a plate or a large plate, and never eaten with a fork. Butter is taken out of the butter dish with a butter knife and put on the side dish, not on the bread.

Other things on the table

When there are things in the middle of the table, such as bread, butter, jelly, pickles, nits, candy, you should not take anything until the hostess suggests handing them to you.

1 1) Leave the table.

It is impolite for guests to leave the table during a meal, or before the hostess signals the end of the meal. When the hostess signals the end of dinner, she will get up from her seat, and all the guests will get up from their seats at the same time.

12) various rules and suggestions

Sit up straight in the chair; Don't put too much food in your mouth at a time; Drink water only when there is no food in your mouth; Try not to put anything that must be taken out into your mouth; Don't mess with your nose when eating; Don't clean your teeth with your fingers or toothpicks at the dinner table or in public, even with your tongue.

6. studying

1) Greet the teacher

If you are in a very large class, it may not be necessary to greet the teacher when you arrive, but it is always appropriate if you happen to attract the teacher's attention when you enter the classroom.

2) Being late

It is impolite to be late for class. If you are inevitably late, you should apologize to the teacher at that time or after class.

3) Talk in class

As in other places, it is impolite for others to talk in class in the classroom.

7. In public places

1) traffic regulations

The appearance of automobiles makes it a realistic need to formulate traffic regulations. Becoming a law is not so much a courtesy as a moral obligation.

2) for people to walk

Pedestrians should walk on the sidewalk and should walk on the right side of the sidewalk.

3) Theatre

The theater itself is more formal than the film. The best clothes in the theater are in order; Often wear evening dresses.

4) Movies

Movies provide more information. Any detectable clothes can be worn, and snacks (sweets) can be eaten quietly as long as there is no unpleasant smell disturbing the neighbors.

5) In the church

Anyone who goes to church usually brings some money to make a contribution, because it is a regular part of every church service and is used for church work. Good clothes, but not evening dresses, are worn when going to church.

8. Special occasions

1) birthday

In the west, as in China, birthdays are considered as a time of congratulations, sometimes as gifts from close friends.

2) Wedding

If a person receives the notice of the wedding after the wedding, he may send a congratulatory letter, but it is not necessary to send a gift.

3) Funeral

Of course, funerals are always sand, but the tendency in western countries is to oppose showing any feelings at funerals. The idea behind this is that the deceased will want his friends to be full of tender and happy memories in his last meeting of honor and memory.

9. Strangers and friends

1) Lending is more a matter of principle in the West than in the East. Things borrowed in the west must be returned, whether it is fifty dollars or just a friend's pencil.

2) Don't be curious

It is impolite to be curious about other people's private affairs, such as age, salary, religion and marriage.

3) Thank you for the gift

When someone gives you a gift, it is very impolite to ignore gratitude.

4) Use only one hand

In China, if we want to be very polite, we will give or receive things with our hands. In the west, this seems awkward and impolite.