At Ease with Western Dining Etiquette

Author: Chen Jie (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Western cuisine is a type of dining style, colloquially speaking, it is a way of eating centered around food and drink. Today, people's understanding of food and drink is no longer just a means of sustaining life, but also a form of enjoyment and a way of communication. Western cuisine is popular not only for its healthy and balanced food pairings, but also for its rigorous and aesthetically pleasing dining atmosphere, which is highly praised by food enthusiasts. In the current favorable situation of reform and opening up, more and more people are developing an interest in Western cuisine culture, and the desire to learn and master Western culinary knowledge has also become stronger. Here, we provide a concise introduction to basic dining etiquette, beverage knowledge, menu planning, hosting guests at home, being a guest, and essential dining etiquette when dining out in six chapters, using a simple and intuitive approach. We hope this book meets the needs of a broad readership.