1、本作品版权由冯军老师所有,授权予北京校园之星科技有限公司，任何机构或个人均不得擅自复制、传播。本公司热忱欢迎广大一线教师加入我们的作者队伍。有意者请登录高考资源网()版权所有，盗用必究！It is a great help for the person who is learning a foreign language to know some customs and manners for the people who speaks it, because the language is very closely associated with them. I will tell you
2、some common western manners.1. Meeting and Greeting People1) GreetingThe simplest thing to say is Good morning, Good afternoon or good evening. This greeting is given to one whom you know only slightly, or to any one you are passing quickly. How are you is usually used when you are not in such a hur
3、ry. No answer is expected other than Fine, thank you. hello is the commonest form of greeting between good friends.2) When a Man Raises His HatIf you are wearing a hat which can be taken bold of easily, it is customary to raise it slightly off your head when you greet a girl or a woman.3) When to Sh
4、ake HandsIt is customary to shake hands when you first meet someone. And usually friends shake hands when they meet after not having seen each other for some time. However it is not necessary to shake hands.4) Use the persons NameIt is always good form to use the name of the person you are greeting.
5、 You might say, Good Morning, Mr. Moncrieff or Hello, Franklin., A persons surname should be used unless he is good friend or school-mate.2. Introduction1) How to Introduce PeopleIn introducing two people, the general rule is: Introduce other people to the person you wish to honor. The old are honor
6、ed in the West as in China. Women have been honoured in the West since the days of knighthood(骑士时代）.2) Rising at IntroductionA man always rise for an introduction, except that it is sometimes all right for an elderly man to remain seated when a young man is introduced to him. The hostess always rise
7、s for an introduction.3) Introducing YourselfIf you want to meet someone, it is better to ask a friend who know him to introduce you. But sometimes at a meeting or gathering it is all right to introduce yourself to a fellow-student, or to one of the same sex and position.3. Invitation1) You Must Rep
8、ly to an InvitationForeign custom is much more strict than Chinese custom in the matter of replying to invitations. When you receive an invitation you should answer it immediately, saying definitely whether you are able to accept it or not.2) Written or Verbal ReplyIf the invitation is given by word
9、 of mouth, in conversation or at a chance meeting, you should answer at once whether you can come or not. If you cannot give an answer at that time, you may say, May I let you know this evening? Or some such words.4. In the Home1) The Right Time to ArriveWhen invited to luncheon, dinner, or supper,
10、it is very impolite to arrive late, as it is usually planned to have the meal at the exact hour given in the invitation.2) In arrivalWhen you arrive, the hostess or some member of the family will probably meet you at the door and take your coat and hat. In the winter time you should dress more light
11、ly than usually, as you may expect the rooms to be warmer than in most Chinese homes.3) In a few minutes the hostess will ask her guests to come in to dinner. She may or may not ask each gentleman to take a lady in. If she does, the lady will take the gentlemans arm as they walk into the dinning roo
12、m. If she does not, the ladies will go in first, followed by the gentlemen. The hostess will either point out their seats to the guests as they come in or have a place card at each place with the guests name on it.4) How Long to StayAfter the meal is over it is not polite to leave for at least half
13、an hour, lest you seem to have come only for the meal. An evening dinner invitation usually implies that you stay for the whole evening. The hostess often plans some after-dinner entertainment.5) What to Say on LeavingWhen leaving any kind of a party, a guest always expresses his appreciation to the
14、 hostess. Some such words as these are appropriate. Thank you so much. Ive had a delight evening.5. Table Manners1) As soon as the hostess picks up her napkin(餐巾）, pick yours up and lay it on your lap. Sometimes a roll of bread is wrapped in it; if so, toke it our and put it on your side plate.2) Th
15、e Soup CourseDinner usually begins with soup. The largest spoon at your place is the soup spoon. It will be beside your plate at the right-hand side.3) The Fish CourseIf there is a fish course, it will probably follow the soup. There may be a special fork for the fish, or it may be similar to the me
16、at fork. Often it is smaller.4) The Meat CourseThe main Course is usually served by the host himself, especially if it is a fowl(鸡禽） or a roast which need to be carved. He will often ask each guest what piece he prefers, and it is quite proper to state your preference as to lean or fat, dark（红肉） or
17、light（白肉）.5) Using Knife and ForkIf you have English and American friends you will notice a few differences in their customs of eating. For the main or meat curse, the English keep the fork in the left hand, point curved downward, and bring the food to the mouth either by sticking the points onto it
18、 or in the case of soft vegetables, by placing it firmly on the fork in this position with the knife. Americans carve the meat in the same position, then lay down the knife and taking the fork in the right hand with the point turned up, push it under a small piece of food without the help of the kni
19、fe and bring it to the moth right-side-up.6) Helping Yourself and RefusingIf a servant passes food around, he will pass the dish in at your left hand so that you can conveniently serve yourself with your right hand. Never serve yourself while the dish is on your right; it is then the turn of your ne
20、ighbor on the right. It is polite to take some of everything that is passed to you. But if there is something you may not like, you may quietly say: No thank you.7) Second HelpingsThe hostess may or may not ask if you would like a second helping, according to the formality of the meal. If she does a
21、nd you accept it, you should pass your plate to her or to the servant with the knife and fork still lying on it.8) The Salad CourseA salad is eaten with a fork only held in the right hand with points turned up. There is usually a special one for the salad, a little smaller than the meat fork.9) Brea
22、d and ButterBread is taken in the fingers and laid on the side plate or the edge of the large plate, it is never take with a fork. Butter is taken from the butter dish with the butter knife and placed on the side plate, not on ones bread.10) Other Things on the TableWhen there are things on the midd
23、le of the table, such as bread, butter, jelly, pickles, nits, candies, you should not take any until the hostess ahs suggested that they be passed.11) Leaving the TableIt is impolite for a guest to leave the table during a meal, or before the hostess gives the signal at the end. When the hostess ind
24、icates that the dinner is over, she will stat to rise from her seat and all the guests she rise from theirs at the same time.12) Various rules and SuggestionsSit up straight on your chair; Do not put much food in your mouth at a time; Drink only when there is no food in your mouth; Try not to get in
25、to your mouth anything that will have to be taken out; Do not make any nose when you eat; Do not clean your teeth at the table or anywhere in public, either with your finger or a tooth pick(牙签）, not even with you tongue.6. In School1)Greeting the TeacherIf you are in a very large class, it may not b
26、e necessary to greet the teacher on arriving, but it is always quite proper if you happen to catch the teachers eye as you enter.2) Coming LateIt is bad manners to come late to class. If you are unavoidably late an apology should be made to the teacher either at the time or after class.3) Talking in
27、 ClassIt if bad manners in the schoolroom, as elsewhere, to talk while anyone else is taking.7. In Public Places1) Traffic LawsThe coming of the motor car made definite traffic law and regulations a practical necessity. To obey these law is not so much a matter of curtsey(礼貌） as a moral obligation（义
28、务）.2) For People WalkingPeople walking should keep to the sidewalks and should keep to the right of the sidewalk.3) The TheaterThe theater proper is more formal than the movies. At the theater best clothes are in order; evening clothes are often worn.4) The MoviesThe movies are more informal. Any ki
29、nd of respectable clothes may be worn, and small confection(糖果） may be eaten quietly as long as there are no objectionable noses to annoy ones neighbors.5) In ChurchIt is usual for anyone attending church to take some money along for the offering, as it is a regular part of every church service and
30、is used for the work of the church. Good clothes, but never evening clothes, are worn to a church service.8. Special Occasions1) BirthdayBirthday in the West, as in China, are considered occasions for congratulations and sometimes for gifts from near friends.2)The WeddingIf one receives an announcem
31、ent of a wedding after it is over, a note of congratulation may be sent, but a gift is not necessary.3) The FuneralFunerals, of course, are always sand, but the tendency in Western countries is against making any show of ones feelings at the funeral. The idea behind this is that the person dead woul
32、d wish this last meeting of his friends in his honor and remembrance to be full of tender, happy recollections of his life.9. With Strangers and Friends1) Lending and borrowing are more matters of principle in the West than in the East. Things borrowed in the West are definitely expected to be retur
33、ned, whether it is fifty dollars or merely a friends pencil.2) Dont Be CuriousIt is impolite to be curious about the private affairs of others, such as age, salary, religion and marriage.3) Thanks for GiftsWhen some one gives you a present, it is very impolite to neglect thank him for it.4) One Hand
34、 OnlyIn china we use two hands when giving something to a person, or when receiving it, if we want to be very polite. In the West this would seem awkward and impolite.10. Personal Habits and Appearance1) People judge you at first by what they see, so particular attention should be paid to your perso
35、nal appearance.2) Using a HandkerchiefAlways carry a clean handkerchief. Do not use it while it is folded, and do not fold it after you use it.3)SpittingIn the West it is considered very impolite to spit, even upon the street.4) SmokingSmoking is very prevalent(普遍), both by men and by women. If you
36、are a guest in a home where no others are smoking, it is better to refrain(忍住） from smoking, you may say, Would you mind if I smoked?.11. Some Points for Men1) With a LadyAlways allow the lady to precede you in places where one has to go before the other except in the following case: when getting of
37、f a street car, train, bus, or out of an automobile; when going up stair; when opening a heavy door. When you are walking along the street with a lady, always walk on the outside.2) At a DanceIf you wish to dance with a certain lady, go to her, bow, and say: May I have the pleasure of a dance?Selected from Western Manners by Earl and Katharine Willmontt and translated by Wan Rongfang