Table manners: Shaping Your Social Power

• 作者: Ms Cathy Yang
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• 刊登日期: 2024-09-18 14:36:59
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The French say that you can tell how well you have been brought up by your family after having a meal.

The Japanese say that the dining table is like your mother's face. The importance of table manners cannot be overstated.

According to one survey, as many as 80 per cent of people believe that the importance of behaving well at the table is as important as one's competence and professionalism. Another study found that good table manners can increase trust and rapport in relationships, leading to more career opportunities. It can be seen that mastering table manners not only shows one's cultivation and taste, but also lays a solid foundation for one's social and career development. According to the survey, as many as 90% of corporate executives believe that good table manners can give people an impression of professionalism and elegance when dining with clients or business partners. This undoubtedly earns individuals more respect and trust in the workplace, which in turn leads to more opportunities for advancement.

As an experienced etiquette instructor, I understand the importance of table manners to personal growth. In the future competition in the workplace, whether a person has good table manners has become an important indicator of his/her professionalism and leadership potential.

So, what exactly is good table manners? The content of the table manners course includes the following aspects.

1. Preparation for the meal: learning the correct order of seating, choosing the appropriate tableware, and understanding the basic rules of table manners.

2. Dressing and grooming: Dress appropriately and generously, maintain good manners, and avoid interfering with other people's meals.

3. Table topics and taboos: learn to talk appropriately at the table, avoiding sensitive topics such as politics and religion, and respecting others.

4. napkin and cutlery use: use napkins properly, learn how to cut and hold food, and avoid staining cutlery and tablecloths.

5. Elegant dining: Maintain a relaxed pace of eating, avoid making noise, chew small bites, and eat gracefully.

Mastering these basic table manners will not only show off one's cultivation and taste, but also win the respect and goodwill of others in the workplace and social occasions. As mentioned in the paper, people with good table manners are generally considered more cultured and trustworthy, which will undoubtedly greatly enhance one's competitiveness and development opportunities.

It is also worth mentioning that good table manners not only show one's professional image, but also enhance one's self-confidence and social skills. When dining with others, using tableware appropriately and enjoying your meal gracefully not only gives people an impression of professionalism and elegance, but also makes you feel more comfortable and confident. This confidence and ease will undoubtedly show up in other social situations, making you more comfortable in your interactions.

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