When someone invites you to a banquet, do you know the basic etiquette of the banquet? If you are invited to attend a banquet hosted by foreigners, what are the etiquette and taboos for attending the banquet? Here is what I have collected for you Welcome to refer to the etiquette and taboos for attending banquets.

Things to note when attending formal banquets

In daily life, the clothes that everyone chooses and wears will not only leave a deep impression on people, but also be regarded as their identity, status, An objective manifestation of self-cultivation and taste.

Specifically, men’s standard attire is a navy blue or gray suit with a white shirt underneath, dark socks, black leather shoes, and a tie.

There are several issues to pay attention to when wearing a suit:

First, before wearing a new suit, be sure to remove the trademark, pure wool logo, etc. located on the cuff of the left sleeve of the jacket.

The second is to iron it smoothly so that the lines of the suit are straight, smooth and crisp, beautiful and generous.

The third is to fasten the buttons. When wearing a suit, all double-breasted buttons should be fastened; single-breasted three-buttons should be fastened with the top two buttons, or single-breasted buttons should be fastened with the middle button; single-breasted two-buttons should be fastened only with the top button.

Fourth, when wearing a suit, you must do it without rolling it up or pulling it back. Be sure to keep it in its original shape. Do not roll up your sleeves or trouser legs at will.

Fifth, be careful when wearing woolen sweaters. Within the suit jacket, except for the shirt and vest. It's best not to wear any other clothing. In case you have to wear it, it’s best to wear a solid-color thin “V”-neck cardigan.

The sixth is to match underwear skillfully. The standard way to wear a suit is to not wear a cotton or woolen vest or underwear under the shirt. Shirts must be one color.

Seventh, pack less stuff.

On a suit jacket, the outer chest pocket on the left side can be inserted into a silk handkerchief for decoration, but pens, glasses and other items should not be placed.

The main formal dress for men is a suit. When wearing a suit, you must wear a tie. The main function of the tie is to decorate, beautify and embellish. In terms of color, ties can be divided into single colors and multi-colors.

Single-color ties are suitable for official events and grand social occasions, and blue, gray, black, and purple are preferred.

Multi-color ties generally should not exceed 3 colors and can be used in various occasions. When tying a tie, you should pay attention to the correct tie knotting method, tie length, position and choice of accessories.

Matching with suits and leather shoes, the color of socks should be dark or solid, preferably black. White socks should be avoided.

The "three unities" of color matching

In foreign countries, when people evaluate a man's clothing taste, they often have to see whether he abides by the "three unities".

The so-called "three laws" require men to pay attention to the reasonable matching of colors when appearing on formal occasions. For men's attire in formal occasions, the "three-color principle" must be followed, which is also the basic principle for choosing formal colors.

Its meaning is that the colors of formal attire should be concise in general, and it is best to control them within 3 colors. This helps to maintain the solemnity of the formal attire, maintain the overall style, and make the formal attire appear standardized and harmonious in color. If the color of formal wear exceeds 3 colors, it will generally give people a complicated feeling.

The color of formal wear should generally be monochrome, dark, and preferably no pattern.

The standard suit colors are mainly blue, gray, brown and black.

The best color for shirts is white;

The best color for leather shoes, socks, and briefcases is dark, with black being the most common.

Let’s take a look at Jin Yuxi’s point of view:

I once asked an expert, if someone’s financial conditions are only enough to buy a suit and a tie, what color should he buy? ?

He said that the first set was dark blue and the tie was red;

If he buys another one, dark gray and black gray are good.

He does not agree with buying olive green and light brown suits. These two colors make Chinese people’s faces look more yellow, but dark brown suits are acceptable.

Generally speaking, dark-colored suits are better and less likely to get dirty.

If it is summer, you can wear a light-colored suit, such as a milky white suit, but it is easy to get dirty, so you need to keep it clean at all times. The fabric of the suit should be of relatively good quality and can maintain its color for a relatively long time.

If your suit generally has a dark striped pattern, which is very generous and often very popular; or it has patterns or large plaids, you have to stick to two solid colors and one pattern. As a rule, keep your shirt and tie in solid colors, or with very dark patterns.

This is the simplest principle. Remembering it well can make it easy for you to match well.

Generally speaking, there are three types of suits:

One is the suit, where the suit jacket and trousers are made of the same fabric, making it look more formal.

One is a sports jacket suit. The fabrics of the sports jacket and trousers do not need to be the same. A blazer can also be worn with jeans, which is less formal but more casual.

The third type is a three-piece suit, which is also more formal.

There are many styles of suits, but there are only two styles of shoulders:

According to people’s shoulders, they are naturally sloping or straight. The latter is very straight, similar to military uniforms. .

There is no one of these two types of shoulders that is better than the other. Instead, each person should choose the style that suits them according to their different body shapes.

Most Asians have slanted shoulders, so if your shoulders are slanted, I suggest you use straighter shoulders. It can look taller and straighter, but not too big.

Some suit lapels are narrower and some are wider. Various designers have different styles, and trends are constantly changing, but if you buy a lapel with a moderate width, you will never wear it. will make it obsolete.

How to maintain a suit?

Suits can only be dry cleaned, not washed.

Because the shoulder part of a good suit has a complex structure, washing will deform it.

When the suit is not being worn, it is necessary to hang it on a good quality special suit hanger. Do not use cheap and thin hangers. In this way, the suit will not be deformed, can be worn for a long time, and look good when worn.

If there is a little wrinkle on the suit, use an iron to smooth it out carefully. In case some fabrics are easy to have a "mirror surface" and are shiny. Place a thin handkerchief over it to protect the fabric while ironing.

Business men should pay attention to how to wear suits. When business men wear suits, they must pay special attention to their specific wearing methods. Failure to abide by the standard way of wearing a suit and acting recklessly when wearing a suit are all signs of ignorance that violate etiquette.

According to the basic requirements of suit etiquette, when business men wear suits, they must pay special attention to the following seven aspects of how to wear suits:

First, remove the suit. Logo on sleeve. There is usually a logo sewn onto the cuff of the left sleeve of a suit jacket. Sometimes a pure wool logo is sewn there as well. Don’t forget to remove your suits before putting them on. This approach is tantamount to announcing to the outside world that the suit has been used. If a suit has been worn for a long time and the trademark on the sleeve remains in place, as if it is intended to show off, it will inevitably make people laugh.

Second, iron it and make it smooth.

If you want to make a suit look beautiful and elegant when you wear it, you must first make it look smooth and crisp, with straight lines. To achieve this, in addition to dry cleaning the suit regularly, it is also necessary to iron it carefully before each formal wear. Don't neglect this point, causing it to become wrinkled, dirty, and lose all its beauty, making it miserable to look at.

Third, fasten the buttons. When wearing a suit, there are certain ways to fasten the buttons on your jacket, vest and trousers. Among the three, the method of tying the buttons on the coat is the most particular. Generally speaking, when standing, especially after standing up in front of a large audience, the buttons of the suit jacket should be fastened to show solemnity. After sitting down, most of the buttons on the suit jacket should be unbuttoned to prevent them from being "twisted" and out of shape. Only when wearing a vest or woolen sweater underneath and a single-breasted top outside, you are allowed to stand without the buttons on the top.

Generally, when fastening the buttons of a suit jacket, there are different specific methods for single-breasted jackets and double-breasted jackets. When buttoning a single-breasted two-button suit jacket, the rule is to "button it up but not down it", that is, only button the top button. When buttoning a single-breasted three-button suit jacket, there are two correct ways to do it: either only button the middle button, or button the top two buttons. When buttoning a double-breasted suit jacket, all buttons that can be buttoned must be buttoned.

When wearing a suit vest, whether it is worn alone or worn with a suit jacket, the buttons must be buttoned carefully and not allowed to open freely. Under normal circumstances, a suit vest can only be matched with a single-breasted suit top. It has more or less buttons, but it can generally be divided into two types: single-breasted and double-breasted. According to the dressing convention of suits, the bottom button of a single-breasted suit vest should be left unbuttoned, while all buttons of a double-breasted suit vest must be fastened without exception.

At present, some of the "checks" on the trouser door of trousers are buttons and some are zippers. It is generally believed that the former is more orthodox, while the latter is more convenient to use. No matter how you "close" the trousers, you should always remind yourself to fasten all the buttons or pull the zipper carefully. When participating in important activities, you must check them quietly at any time, and the hooks on your trousers should also be hung up.

Fourth, either roll it up or pull it back. When wearing a suit, be sure to take good care of its original shape. In public places, never take off your suit jacket casually in public, let alone put it on your shoulders like a cloak. It should be emphasized that under no circumstances should the sleeves of a suit jacket be rolled up. Otherwise, it will easily give people a sense of vulgarity. Under normal circumstances, it is not etiquette to roll up the legs of trousers at will. Therefore, business people are absolutely prohibited from doing this.

Fifth, be careful when wearing sweaters. If business people want to wear a suit with "style" and "taste", it is best not to wear any other clothing under the suit jacket except for shirts and vests. When the winter is unbearably cold, it is only advisable to make a temporary change and wear a thin "V"-neck monochrome woolen sweater or cashmere sweater. This will neither look too flashy nor prevent you from wearing a tie. Do not wear woolen sweaters or cashmere sweaters with very complicated colors and patterns, and do not wear button-down open-collar woolen sweaters or cashmere sweaters. The latter has a lot of buttons, which is dazzling at the same time as the suit jacket. Never wear multiple wool, cashmere sweaters, vests, or even a hand-knitted sweater at once. At first glance, the neckline will inevitably have clear layers, which is as ugly as irregular "terraces"; it will also cause the suit to bulge and become out of shape.

Sixth, you must match your underwear skillfully. The standard way to wear a suit is to not wear a cotton or woolen vest or underwear under the shirt. As for wearing a T-shirt directly with a suit without a shirt, it is even more illegal. When you need to wear a vest or underwear under your shirt due to special reasons, there are three things to note: First, the quantity is limited to one piece. If you put on many pieces at once, it will inevitably make you look very bloated.

Second, the color should be similar to the color of the shirt, at least it should not be darker than the color of the shirt, so as not to make the "contrast" between the two sharp. Wearing dark or bright-colored vests and underwear under a light-colored or transparent shirt is more likely to make people laugh. Third, the style should be shorter than a shirt. For vests or underwear worn under a shirt, the collar shape is preferably a "U" collar or a "V" collar. It is best not to wear a high-collared vest or underwear under a shirt, otherwise it is likely to fall outside the collar of the shirt. An unsightly "troll" will be revealed. In addition, you must also be careful not to expose the sleeves of your underwear to others.

Seventh, pack less stuff. In order to ensure that the suit does not look out of shape, you should put less or no things in the pockets of the suit. This applies to tops, vests and pants. If you treat the pockets on your suit as a "treasure box" and stuff it full of random things, you are spoiling your suit. Specifically, on a suit, different pockets play different roles.

On a suit jacket, except for inserting a decorative silk handkerchief into the left breast pocket, nothing else is allowed, especially pens and glasses. The inner chest pocket can be used to hold pens, wallets or business card holders, but do not put anything that is too big or thick or useless. In principle, it is better not to put anything in the two pockets at the bottom of the outside.

On a suit vest, the pockets have many decorative functions. Except for pocket watches, it is not suitable to put anything else.

On suit trousers, the two side pockets can only hold tissues, key cases or broken wallets. The two pockets on the back are mostly empty of anything.

Finally, business men should pay attention to the matching of suits. Most people who are familiar with the dress code of suits have heard the saying: "The charm of a suit is not achieved by the suit itself, but by the careful combination and matching of the suit and other clothing." It can be seen from this that the matching of a suit and other clothing is very important for successfully wearing a suit!

Etiquette and taboos for attending banquets

1. Attend on time

It is not good to arrive late, but arriving early will also cause trouble for the host. Sometimes due to traffic jams, you have no choice but to be late, so you should apologize. For seated dinners and lunches, arrive at most 5 to 10 minutes early, and you will be forgiven if you are 15 minutes late. If you arrive early, you should walk around before entering when the time comes. This is the most polite thing to do to the host.

2. Pay attention to salute the host

At the reception, the host must stand at the entrance of the venue to greet the guests, and the guests must also be polite. But some people don't seem to understand this. They ignore the host and go straight into the venue. Such people are impolite.

3. Nodding and bowing may not be appropriate

Greetings are usually carried out by shaking hands. There is also the etiquette of bowing in foreign countries, but it is for people with high status such as kings or popes, or for servants to their masters. Generally speaking, it is enough to smile and look at the other person when shaking hands. Foreigners, especially people from developing countries, are likely to respond with a contemptuous attitude when they encounter someone who nods and bows.

4. Pay attention to the seating arrangement

The guests are seated to announce the beginning of the banquet, but for the natives, the seating arrangement is as important as the guest arrangement and is the key to the success of the banquet. There are cultural differences between Eastern and Western people on this point. Westerners regard dinner parties as an opportunity to interact with others and deepen friendship. If the host sits at the last table, the guests will feel that the atmosphere is not right. Therefore, when Westerners have a dinner party, the host sits closest to the guest of honor. This is also a form of respect for the guest of honor by the natives.

5. No "noise" at the banquet

"Don't make any noise when drinking soup" seems to have become a golden rule in banquet etiquette. The education that Westerners have received since childhood makes them think that it is indecent to make loud noises when eating, so when they meet someone who does not pay attention to this, they will think that he is vulgar and barbaric. In fact, not only drinking soup, but also drinking black tea and eating steak should not make a big noise.

6. There is also knowledge in removing plates

In Western banquets, the most important thing is to keep the same pace among the diners, so never remove the empty plates prematurely. As long as there is one guest left who has not finished eating, removing the plates of other guests is equivalent to urging that guest. Therefore, as long as the banquet is not a large-scale banquet, wait until the host and guest have finished eating before removing the plates.

Banquet etiquette in social occasions

(1) Clarify the object, purpose and form

1. Object. First of all, we need to clarify the object of the banquet. The identity, nationality, customs, hobbies, etc. of the guest of honor, etc., in order to determine the specifications of the banquet, the host and company, the style of the meal, etc.

2. Purpose. The purpose of banquets is varied. It can be to express welcome, farewell, thank you, it can also be to express celebration, commemoration, or it can be for a certain event, a certain person, etc. Once the purpose is clear, it will be easier to arrange the scope and form of the banquet.

3. Scope. Who and how many people will be invited to the banquet should be made clear in advance. The identities of the host and guest should be equal. If the host and guest bring their wives, the host should generally invite them in the name of the couple. Who should accompany you should also be carefully considered.

A list of people attending the banquet should also be listed, indicating their positions, titles, etc.

4. Form. The format of the banquet should be determined according to the specifications, objects, and purposes. It can be determined as a formal banquet, buffet, cocktail party, tea party, etc. At present, protocol work in various countries around the world is being reformed and gradually simplified.

(2) Choose time and place

When the host determines the time of the banquet, it should be considered to be acceptable to both the host and the guest. Generally, it is not chosen during major festivals or holidays, nor is it arranged on both sides. Taboo day. Choosing the date of the banquet should be agreed with the guest of honor before sending invitations.

The choice of location should also be considered based on specifications. Those with high specifications should be arranged in the Capitol Building, the Great Hall of the People, or high-end hotels. For general specifications, it will be arranged in an appropriate hotel according to the situation.

(3) Invitation

Banquets generally require formal invitations. On the one hand, this is done out of etiquette, and on the other hand, it is also a reminder for guests.

The content of the invitation should include: the theme, form, time, place, and name of the host of the event. Invitations should be written clearly and beautifully and printed beautifully. Invitations should generally be sent out two weeks in advance, as it is not polite to do so too late.

(4) Arrange seats

Banquets generally have to arrange the tables and seats in advance so that everyone attending the banquet can sit in their seats and sit down in an orderly manner. The arrangement of seats also reflects respect for guests.

The position of the table is determined by the distance from the main table. Based on the owner's table, the right is high, the left is low, the near is high and the far is low. For the height of the seats, consider the following points:

1. Take the host's seat as the center. If the hostess is participating, the host and hostess will be used as the basis, near high, far low, upper right, lower left, in order.

2. Arrange the guest of honor in the most distinguished position. That is, the right hand position of the host, and the wife of the guest of honor is placed on the right hand of the hostess.

3. The host should accompany the guests as much as possible to interact with the guests to facilitate conversation. They should avoid sitting together and neglecting the guests.

4. The interpreter is arranged to the right of the guest of honor.

5. After the seats are determined, the seat cards and table cards are placed in front of the table and in the middle of the table.

(5) Formulating the menu and drinking wine

The following points should be considered when formulating the menu and drinking wine:

1. Specifications, status, and scope of the banquet.

2. Exquisite and delicious, pleasing to the eye and outstanding in characteristics.

3. Respect guests’ eating habits and taboos.

4. Pay attention to the combination of hot and cold, sweet and salty, color and flavor.

Etiquette of the host at a banquet

(1) Welcome guests. Before the banquet begins, the host should stand at the door of the hall to greet the guests. For high-level VIPs, relevant persons in charge should also be organized to line up at the door to welcome them, commonly known as the welcome line. When guests arrive, the host should take the initiative to shake hands and say hello.

(2) Guide people to their seats. The host asks the guests to walk on the right side of the host to the lounge or directly to the banquet hall. The service staff in the lounge helped the guests take off their coats and take their hats. Drinks are served to guests after they are seated.

The host will accompany the guest of honor to the main table of the banquet hall. After the reception staff guides other guests to their seats, the banquet can begin.

(3) Speech and toast. Formal banquets usually include speeches and toasts. But times are not the same. It is customary in our country to speak, toast, and give guests speeches before the banquet. During the speech, everyone in the audience should stop all activities, listen to the speech, respond to the toast of the speaker, and clink glasses with each other at the same table. At this time the banquet officially started.

In Western countries, it is customary for speeches and toasts to be arranged after hot dishes and before sweets. As for the speeches at buffets and cocktail parties, the speeches are more flexible.

(4) Service order. The waiters should start with the female guest of honor. If there is no female guest of honor, start with the male guest of honor, then the hostess or the male host, and proceed in a clockwise direction. For those with high standards, there will be two waiters, one in sequence and the other starting from the second guest of honor on the right side of the second host to the one in front of the male guest of honor.

(5) Pour wine. The wine is poured on the guest's right and the food is served on the guest's left. Fill the wine glass only two-thirds full.

(6) During the meal, the host should strive to make the banquet atmosphere harmonious, lively and interesting. Find topics to talk about from time to time. Also pay attention to the preferences of the guest of honor when dining and master the speed of dining.

(7) After the guest has finished his meal and eaten the fruit, when the guest leaves, the host should say goodbye warmly and thank him for coming. ◎Banquet etiquette

Whether the banquet is successful or not, the host is in the dominant position. The host must arrange everything according to the needs, habits and interests of the guests. The close cooperation of guests invited to the banquet must not be ignored.

(1) Invited. After receiving the invitation, you should respond as soon as possible regardless of whether you can attend the appointment. If you cannot accept the invitation, you must politely decline. If you accept the invitation, do not change it at will and attend on time. If there is indeed an accident and you cannot go, you must explain it in advance and apologize deeply. As the guest of honor, if you cannot keep your appointment, you should be more serious and even come to explain and apologize.

(2) Master the arrival time. Don't be late for the banquet. It is very rude to be late, but don't go too early. If you leave early and the host is not ready, it will inevitably be embarrassing and inappropriate.

(3) Arrival. When the host greets the person with a handshake, he should respond promptly and say hello and pay tribute.

(4) Give flowers. According to local custom, you can send flowers or flower baskets.

(5) Take your seat. Take your seat under the guidance of the service staff. Make sure you stick to your seat and don't sit in the wrong position.

(6) Posture. Sit in a natural and upright posture. Don't be too stiff and don't lean back in the chair. Don't put your elbows on the dining table, don't hold your chin, move your eyes with the situation, don't stare at the dish.

(7) Napkins. When the host picks up the napkin, you can also pick up the napkin. Open and place on lap. Never pin it on your collar or hang it on your chest.

Napkins are used to prevent vegetable soup from dripping on the body and to wipe the corners of the mouth. They cannot be used to wipe tableware, let alone wipe the neck and face.

(8) Eat. Be civilized and calm when eating. Chew slowly with your mouth closed without making any noise, sip gently when drinking soup, and do not blow hot soup with your mouth. Spit the bones and fish bones onto the chopsticks and fork, then put them on the bone plate. Don't talk when there is food in your mouth, and cover your teeth with your hands when flossing. When eating, you are not allowed to unbutton or loosen your tie.

(9) Conversation.

Talking while eating is an important part of a banquet. You should take the initiative to talk to people at the table, pay special attention to talking to the host, and don't always talk to people you are familiar with.