Seating arrangements: location and status
In china's traditional culture, seating arrangements often reflect respect for guests and a hierarchy. In restaurants, the owner usually arranges for seats in advance according to the identity, status and relationship of the guests. Therefore, as guests, we must not rush to sit down, but rather wait for the master's arrangements. This would both reflect respect for the master and avoid unnecessary misunderstandings due to inappropriate seating。
For example, at an annual meeting of the company, the newly arrived lee was anxious to find a seat and ended up sitting opposite the general manager. As xiao li was not aware of the importance of the seat, the move caused some discomfort on the part of the managing director, which also intuitively cast havoc on his career. We must therefore learn to observe and respect the master's arrangements when we come to dinner。
Ii. Ordination: the art of talking
The manner in which food is spoken often reflects a person's upbringing and qualities. In a restaurant, we should take care of our own words and avoid speaking words that may lead to misunderstanding or dissemination. At the same time, the right topics are chosen according to their role and context。
For example, in a restaurant with a client, wang keeps talking about his personal affairs and inside the company in order to get closer to the client. The result is not only embarrassment and discomfort for customers, but may also result in the disclosure of confidential corporate information. Therefore, in a restaurant, we have to learn to control our words so that we are neither rude nor able to defend our interests。
Avoiding physical contact: the boundary of respect for others
In a restaurant, we should respect the personal space and boundaries of others. In particular, at this stage of the pick-up, it is important that you do not order food for yourself. This may not only make others uncomfortable, but may also cause embarrassment due to health problems. The correct approach is to persuade people to eat and drink, but to keep appropriate distance from physical contact。
I've seen one of the embarrassing scenes caused by the pickles. One enthusiastic colleague kept packing for another, and the other showed up because he didn't like it. This move not only embarrassed both of them, but also affected the atmosphere throughout the meal. We must therefore learn to respect the choices and boundaries of others in our meals。
Iv. Good advice: managing balance and timing
In chinese food culture, wine counselling is a way of expressing enthusiasm and friendship. However, there is also a need to divide and divide alcohol. In advising leaders or subordinates to drink, we must consider with particular care so as not to cause discomfort or misunderstanding. In addition, care should be taken to balance the timing and timing of alcohol counselling and to avoid unnecessary problems caused by excessive counselling。
On one occasion, a new employee constantly toasted the leadership at the restaurant, which in turn bores him. Such a move would not only reduce the profile of the new staff member in terms of leadership, but could also affect his career development. It is therefore important for us to be measured and timed in the process of counselling, expressing our passion and friendship while respecting each other's will and feelings。
