Culture：Dining etiquette

[2016.11.02] 發表

【明報專訊】Pat and MoMo eat with manners in a restaurant, but Eason shows no courtesy.

「 Pat: Here comes the main course! 」

「 MoMo: Thank you. 」

「 Eason: WAITER!!! Bring me food! 」

「 Pat: Eason! Why are you throwing tantrums like a baby? 」

「 Eason: I'm hungry! 」

■ Culture tips

Table manners are important on social occasions. Basic table manners include sitting properly and never placing your elbows on the table. Furthermore, you should chew with your mouth closed, and you mustn't speak when your mouth is full. You should always say thank you when you are served.

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■ English highway﹕

throw a tantrum

A tantrum is a sudden period of uncontrolled childish anger. It is usually used with "have" or "throw".

e.g. Kenny threw a tantrum in the shop because Karen had taken his ice cream away.

■ Glossary

etiquette (n) 禮儀、規範

courtesy (n) 禮貌、禮節

main course (n phr) 主菜

chew (v) 咀嚼