西方餐桌礼仪的重要性
1. Come to the table with hands clean.
饭前洗手：这不单是卫生要求，也是对准备饭菜的人和其他一起吃饭的人表示尊重。

2. Always ask if there is anything you can help.
无论是在自己家里还是在其他人家里，记得要问问大人是否有可以帮忙的地方。

3. If setting the table, remember BMW, also remember where silverware goes by the number of letters in the words “left”and “right”.
如果帮忙摆放餐具，请记得：面包和牛奶放在左边，水放在右边(BMW, Bread Milk Water);叉子放在左边，刀子放在右边(四个字母组成的fork放在left;五个字母组成的knife放在right)。

4. Place a napkin on your lap after being seated. Watch the host to see when you should unfold your napkin.Wait until everyone is served before eating.
就座后打开餐巾平放于腿上。

如果在别人家里做客，要先等主人就座，直到所有人都坐好以后才能开始进食。

5. No toys to be brought to the table.
不能把玩具及其他无关吃饭的东西拿到餐桌上。

6. Eat with a fork unless the food is meant to be eaten with fingers. Don’t wave your cutlery around. Place your cutlery on the edge of the plate when not in use. Don’t put your knife in your mouth. If the food is too hot, don’t blow on it, wait for it to cool.
进食时要使用餐具，除非是必须用手吃的食物。

不能挥舞餐具。

餐具不用的时候放在盘子的边缘上。

刀不能放进嘴巴里。

如果食物太热，不能用口吹，放凉再吃。

7. Never, ever chew with your mouth open. Don’t talk when you have food in your mouth.
咀嚼的时候嘴巴不能张开，口里有食物的时候不要说话。

8. Do not interrupt when someone else is talking. Don't monopolize the conversation at the table.
不能打断别人的谈话。

不能垄断谈话权。

9. Don’t stuff your mouth too full. Cut your food to mouth size pieces.
不要把口里塞满食物，要把食物切成合适的大小再吃。

10. Never reach across the table to get something. Get into the habit of asking tablemates to pass something you needs.
需要餐桌上远处的东西时请别人帮忙传递，手不能跨过餐桌去拿。

11. Try a little bit of everything. Don’t make any rude or negative comments about any food being served. Tell your children that someone took time, energy, and expense to prepare the food, and they should show your appreciation.
每样东西都要尝试一点，不喜欢吃的东西不能当面发表负面评论。

告诉孩子准备食物是需要心思、时间和金钱的，要对别人的劳动表示尊重。

12. Always say “Thank you”and “Please”.
不要吝啬说“请”和“谢谢”。

13. Don't pick your teeth at the table, excuse yourself and go to the bathroom to pick.
不要在餐桌上剔牙。

告辞到洗手间再剔牙。

14. Always push his/her chair in when finish.
餐后把椅子推回原来的地方。