1. State your full name.
When you meet for the first time, you must state your full name. If your name is too difficult to remember or write, you can It is best to write down rare words and the like and hand them to the friends you meet.
2. When being introduced, stand up to signal
When your name is introduced, staying standing can make your image more prominent. Less likely to be ignored than sitting. If you don't have time to stand or are unable to stand due to some special circumstances, you should lean forward to show that you "mean to stand up."
3. Only say "thank you" once or twice in a conversation
In a conversation or speech, it is best to only say "thank you" once or twice. If you say "thank you" too much, it will dilute your gratitude, and it will make you look embarrassed or not calm, and the weight will be diluted...
4. Express gratitude to the people you want to thank separately
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Don’t express gratitude in general, express it one-on-one. And for those you want to thank, it’s best to express your gratitude individually within 24 hours.
5. Do not pull out the seat for others
For entertaining guests, regardless of gender, you can pull out the seat for them. But in business situations, you can ignore these etiquettes - because both men and women have the ability to pull out their own seats.
6. Don’t cross your legs
Whether you are a man or a woman, crossing your legs is not good in business situations. And it’s not good for blood circulation either.
(Although this kind of sitting posture is similar to the overlapping sitting posture, it is best to choose other sitting postures as much as possible, such as side point posture, cross posture, etc., which is also more beneficial to leg health~)
7. Point with all fingers, that is, the palm of your hand
Pointing at others with your index finger often means aggression, so it is best to point with your palm.
8. Tear the bread with your hands instead of using a knife and fork
Tear the bread with your hands instead of cutting it with a knife. Tear a small piece at a time and eat.
9. Don’t push away or arrange the dishes on the table
These are the waiters’ jobs, just let them do it.
10. Don’t pack your food
Despite the "Operation CD", you are there to discuss business in business situations, not for anything else. You can ask for packaged food for family dinners, but it is not suitable for business occasions.
11. Order matching dishes with the diner
For example, if the other person orders dessert after the meal, it is best for you to order some dessert, drink, etc. after the meal, and try not to let the other person order it. It's rather embarrassing to watch your guests eat.
12. Before ordering, try to figure out the guest’s preferences
If the host orders a halal Lanzhou Ramen, you need to consider whether the host is a Hui; on the other hand, , it is also possible to infer the other party's preferences from the restaurant reservation. This needs to be considered.
13. The placement of food, knives, forks, and wine glasses (impressive!)
The issue of left, center, and right is a detail. The word "left" consists of four letters, and the word that needs to be placed on the left is also "fork", which happens to also consist of four letters.
The knife (Knife) and the right (right) both have 5 letters, so the knife should also be placed on the right. Moreover, the drink (drink) and the wine glass (glass) are composed of 5 letters and must be placed on the right.
There is also a "BMW principle": (bread, meal, and water) bread, meat, and wine. Bread and butter should be placed on the left, meat should be placed in the middle, and water and other drinking items should be placed on the right.
14. Whoever invites guests pays the bill
Whoever initiates the invitation is the host and should pay the bill, regardless of gender. Of course, if a woman initiates the invitation and a man insists on footing the bill in the end, that's okay.
15. Prepare a good excuse to leave and be polite as possible
When you want to leave or end a conversation, it is best to find a good reason and go get a glass of water. , go to the bathroom, or just say it's nice to talk to you, etc. Better to be prepared