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1)Etiquette is important because it implies polite behaviour and helps to build relationships with people whether it is in the workplace or at a party.
2)Dining etiquette is an area of etiquette which pertains to dining whether at home or out in a restaurant.
3)Social etiquette is a set of unspoken rules which should be followed all the time when you are outside in public
4)Do's and Don'ts of dining etiquette
Do's)
1. Once seated, unfold your napkin and use it occasionally wiping your lips or fingers.At the end of the dinner, leave the napkin tidily on the place setting.
2.Hold the knife and fork with the handles in the palm of the hand,forefinger on top and thumb underneath.
3.While eating, you may if you wish rest the knife and fork on either side of the plate between mouthfuls.When you have finished eating , place them side by side in the centre of the plate
Don'ts)
1.Do not slurp or burp as it is very impolite
2.Do not talk when your mouth is full
3.Do not stretch across the table/other guests to reach food/condiments
4.Do not pick your teeth unless toothpicks are provided.
5. Do not chew with your mouth open.
Similarites and differences between Chinese culture and American culture.
Similarity
1. Both have priorities in who will eat first
Differences
1.American takes whatever they want to eat but Chinese take one piece whenever they need
2.Americans speak quietly and seldom drink wine when they are eating but Chinesse are in a heated discussion and often toasting drinks when they are eating
3.In American culture,the lady eats first but in Chinese culture the elders eat first.

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Dining etiquette is important as it makes others feel welcome and establishes a sense of friendliness and professionalism in the dining area. Dining etiquette shows that you are very polite and will really help improve your image during formal occasions. Dining etiquette is usually a set of simple, unwritten rules, which should be followed depending on the occasion. The rules of dining etiquette may differ from culture to culture. For example, it is a custom for the Chinese to burp loudly after a meal. However, that is considered rude in American customs. Make sure you familiarise yourself with the customs of wherever you are dining at.

Social etiquette, on the other hand, is a set of unwritten rules, that should be followed at all times when you are with other people. Social Etiquette should also be combined with dining etiquette when you are at the table. Simple examples of social etiquette are saying "Please" and "Thank you", and being polite to people. Your social etiquette tells other people about you. If you have good social etiquette, people surely would not look down on you.

Do's and Don'ts of dining etiquette:

Do's)

1) DO always use a napkin.
2) DO excuse yourself before leaving for the washroom.
3) ALWAYS have your fork on the left, no matter what you are holding in your left hand- be it a knife or a spoon.
4)BE ON TIME. Nobody likes a late person and it is just common courtesy to inform people if you are going to be late. Calling ahead of time to let them know that you will be late is always better than showing up with angry faces looking at you.
5) DO always wait for everyone's meal to be served before starting to eat. Eating without everyone's meal being served in formal occasions is just plain rude.

Dont's)

1)DON'T chew with your mouth open. This is very rude. Nobody wants to see the mashed up chunk of food inside your mouth.
2) DON'T talk while eating. It's similar to number 1 but its even more annoying. It makes you sound like a greedy pig when you are talking while chewing food. Besides, people can't even hear you. So always swallow before chatting.
3)DON'T use your phone. Either silence it or switch it off completely. Nobody wants to hear your phone's loud ringtone at a quiet and ambient fancy restaurant. Besides, using your phone instead of conversing with the guests shows that you are a terrible smartphone addict, and would rather look at a machine instead of socializing with real people who took time out of their lives to come and have a meal with you.
4) NEVER ask rude questions at the table. People want to enjoy their meal, not be severely insulted and on the verge of tears when they are eating. Try to keep the subject light-hearted and relevant. Steer away from unwanted remarks.
5) Unless they are your close family members, or they ask you first, NEVER ask if you can try a bite of someone's food. It's really annoying and disrespectful especially when people are hungry. They do not want to give away their food.

As I said above, dining etiquette differs greatly from culture to culture.
For example, in the Indian and Malay culture, it is considered okay to eat your food with your hand. However, this would be totally unacceptable in American culture. It is important to familiarise yourself with the culture which you will be dining with.

As a closing note, I would like to remind everyone to always have proper dining etiquette depending on the occasion. Don't forget social etiquette either. If used correctly, this would very much paint a much brighter picture of you, even if it does not affect you straight away.

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Etiquette affects almost every aspect of dining. Dining etiquette rules apply before you ever take your seat and continue after you excuse yourself from the table. This dining etiquette reference is divided into six 6 sections: Table Manners, Table Setting, Restaurant Etiquette, Business Dining Etiquette, Wine Etiquette and International Dining Etiquette. Under each section heading, you will find a link to take you to more detailed rules on each dining etiquette subject.

What is etiquette?
Etiquette implies behaving politely while interacting with others in society. Etiquette helps to forge relationships with people. It shows respect for others and in turn earns love and respect from them. A lapse in etiquette may offend the other person and may result in a breach of friendship or may even cost a person his job. It is important to get acquainted with the etiquette of the place or culture one is likely to visit as each country and culture has its own set of rules to judge personal behavior in society. In a way, a man’s etiquette can make or break his fortune. A family which practices good etiquette invariably has children who imbibe the same as part of their upbringing.

What is dining etiquette?
Dining etiquette is an area of etiquette which pertains to dining, whether at home or out in a restaurant. Etiquette in general is a series of suggestions and rules for behavior which are designed to ensure that people behave consistently and within the norms of politeness. Many people receive some etiquette education as they grow up from family members and teachers, and it is also possible to take classes which provide instruction in etiquette. In some communities, it is traditional to take classes, often in preparation for a debut into society.

The rules of dining etiquette vary considerably around the world, with different nations having different norms when it comes to acceptable behavior at the table. In some cultures, for example, food is eaten with the hands, and a complex set of rules dictates how to behave at the table to avoid upsetting or offending people. Other nations may use chopsticks or silverware, each of which is accompanied by an assortment of etiquette rules which can vary by nation and utensil.

What is social etiquette?
Social etiquette is a code of behavior that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group.

What are the Dos and Don'ts of dining etiquette?
DO:
Sit up straight
Talk quietly
Speak nicely to others
Listen to the server
Signal the server quietly
Order food on menu
Keep food over plate
Use silverware to eat
Chew with a closed mouth
Use dinner-topic conversation
Put napkin on plate when done
Leave Appropriate tip
Pay for what you eat

DON'T:
Slouch
Talk loudly
Insult or speak rudely to others
Ignore the server
Yell for the server
Demand food not available
Throw food on table; at others
Play with silverware
Chew with an open mouth
Use street-talk conversation
Stack dishes when done
Leave too small or large tip
Leave without paying

The difference between the Chinese and Western culture:
1. Chinese usually eat communally and share their dishes with others. Westerners usually enjoy individual servings.
2. Chinese cooks chop everything into bite size pieces, thus people don't need knives to cut it, and just pick up their food with chopsticks. Westerners cook food in big pieces and serve it with knives and forks for cutting it up.

The similarities between the Chinese and Western culture:
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·        Etiquette is important as it plays a role in everyday life and in making good first impressions on others.
·        Dining etiquette is an area of etiquette which pertains to dining, whether at home or out in a restaurant.
·        Social etiquette the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.
·        The Do's:
1.      Once seated, unfold your napkin and use it for occasionally wiping your lips or fingers. At the end of dinner, leave the napkin tidily on the place setting.

2.      It is good dinner table etiquette to serve the lady sitting to the right of the host first, then the other ladies in a clockwise direction, and lastly the gentlemen.

3.      Hold the knife and fork with the handles in the palm of the hand, forefinger on top, and thumb underneath.
• The 10 Don'ts
1. Never start eating before a signal from the host to do so.
2. Forks should not be turned over unless being used for eating peas, sweetcorn kernels, rice or other similar foods. In which case, it should be transferred to the right hand. However, at a casual buffet, or barbecue it is quite acceptable to eat with just a fork.
3. It is not generally regarded as good dinner table etiquette to use one's bread for dipping into soups or mopping up sauces.
• Similarities between Chinese and American dining etiquette:
1. Both have priorities in who eats first
• Differences:
1. Elders eat first in China while ladies enter and sit first
2. Fork and spoon can be used together in America but spoon and chopsticks cannot be used together in China