Good table manners are back
Candlelight bathes the restaurant guests in a friendly light, the menu is about to be served. Some guests are prepared to eat while others are looking around with nervous glances. Which knives and forks should be used first, and where should you put the napkin(餐巾)
For a while table manners were "out". Now men and women aged 30 or so are rediscovering the finer points of being polite.
Good manners give a pleasant impression(印象). But how do you eat "properly" The golden role is to act silently. You should not talk to someone with your mouth full. When eating a five-course meal--a frequent event during the holiday season--guests needn’t feel frightened by the variety of knives and spoons before them: you work your way towards the plate from the outside.
Uncertain situations often can be mastered with common sense. For example, many unknown salad(沙拉) greens can be difficult to tel
A. are completely forgotten by young people
B. are brought back to people' s attention
C. are used when making professional decisions
D. are difficult to learn and practise
Arabs consider it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. Even the busiest government official or executive always takes extra time to be polite and offer refreshments(点心). No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this hospitality.
The "conference visit" is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world. Frequently, you will have to discuss your business in the presence of strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is interrupted several times by people who come into the room unannounced, whisper, or speak softly to the person with whom you are talking, and leave. Act as though you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted.
Making decisions quickly is not an Arab custom. There is a vagueness(含糊) in doing business in the Middle East which will puzzle a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions.
Patience
A. change the topic
B. get too close to you
C. make a decision.
D. limit his choice
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