Yes, I am confessing. Downton Abbey is my favorite TV series ever. 

I love the story of the Grantham family and their servants I am mostly fascinated by the etiquette lessons we can learn in each season.

While general Etiquette developed and adapted to modern times most dining etiquette rules are still applicable today.

Here a few examples.

First start eating when everyone at the table is served. Follow the lead of the host/hostess.

Use the utensils, fork knife and spoons, in the order of the courses, from outside to inside.

Sit straight, don’t slouch in the chair.

Keep conversation light and entertaining. Try to involve everybody.

And last but not least, no personal items on the dinner table. In today’s term that would mean mobile phones should stay in your bag or pocket while dining.

小编提炼:

1. 每个人都布桌就绪了开始就餐。跟着主人/女主人的后面。

2. 按照上菜顺序使用餐具,刀叉和勺子,从外到里。

3. 坐直,不要没精打采的。

4. 谈话轻松愉快。顾及到每个人。

5. 最后,不要把私人物品落在餐桌上。放在今天,西餐就餐时,手机应该放在包里或者口袋里。

作者简介:

Diana Rudolph:资深国际礼仪专家,维也纳儿童合唱团,维也纳劳德商学院,上海浦东丽思卡尔顿酒店礼仪专家。庄重礼仪公司,华盛顿国际礼仪学院,悉尼国际礼仪学院成员。河内国际妇女俱乐部主席。Diana出生德国,先后在欧洲,和亚洲各国担任外事职位。

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