餐桌礼仪顾名思义就是指在吃饭用餐时在餐桌上的礼仪常识，餐饮礼仪问题可谓源远流长。下面我们一起来看世界各国的餐桌礼仪用英语怎么描述。
Britain
Always: Eat with your fork in your left hand and knife in your right.
Never: Speak with your mouth full.
Denmark
Always: Place your fork downwards on a plate if you want seconds.
Never: Take the last item on any given plate. You must continue to halve it until only crumbs are left.
Japan
Always: Indulge in slurping. It is considered polite.
Never: Pour yourself a drink. It is tradition to pour drinks for one another.
Thailand
Always: Consider meals as a social event where only the person perceived as the riches pays.
Never: Leave your chopsticks in the bowl. It symbolises death.
Mexico
Always: Wait for your host to say 'Buen Provecho' (Enjoy your meal) before eating.
Never: Arrive on time. Arrive 30 minutes late, if not later.
Middle East
Always: Eat your meal in silence.
Never: Pass food with your left hand.
Germany
Always: Cut as much food as possible with your fork to compliment the cook that the food is tender.
Never: Cut lettuce in a salad. Fold it with a fork.
Mongolia
Always: Keep your palm facing up when holding cups.
Never: Spill milk or dairy products. It is considered bad luck.
Kenya
Always: Wash your hands before eating: a basin may be brought to the table for you.
Never: Eat before the eldest male. He must eat first before anyone else can start.
Chile
Always: Let the woman sit down before the men.
Never: Speak with cutlery in your hands.
America
Always: Wait for the host to sit down before you take your seat.
Never: Blow on your food.
Egypt
Always: Keep pouring tea until it spills over into the saucer.
Never: Look at someone else's dinner.
Spain
Always: Use silverware, as eating with our hands is very uncommon.
Never: Dip bread into your soup as it is considered very rude.
France
Always: Tear the bread into pieces instead of biting into it.
Never: Spread the cheese that is on your bread.
Russia
Always: Gifts or flowers must always be in odd numbers.
Never: Nothing should be mixed with vodka, not even ice.
South Africa
Always: Take a small gift as a token of appreciation for being invited to dine at the home of the host.
Never: It is considered rude to leave your shoes on. Also, avoid making eye contact when eating.
Afghanistan
Always: Lift and kiss bread when dropped on the floor.
Never: Sit your guests closest to the door. They should be seated the forthest away.
South Korea
Always: Keep pace with all of the other diners. Do not eat too fast or too slow.
Never: Make any noise by hitting your spoon/chopsticks against the bowl.
Tanzania
Always: Pour beer into a glass rather than drink straight from the bottle.
Never: Show the soles of your shoes when you're sitting on the floor to eat.
Ethiopia
Always: Clap your hands to get a waiter's attention.
Never: Lick your fingers during a meal as it is extremely rude.
Zambia
Always: Continue eating until you're completely finished. It is offensive for a younger person to stop eating and then begin again.
Never: Ask what ingredients are in the food. This suggests you suspect your host of trying to poison you.
Cambodia
Always: Indulge in slurping and lip smacking to convey the enjoyment of the meal.
Never: Show your fillings or tonsils. Always keep your mouth covered.
Philippines
Always: Refill your neighbour's drink if it is half empty.
Never: Arrive early. 15-30 minutes later than told.
Inuit
Always: In some Inuit cultures of Canada, it's an act of appreciation to fart after a meal.
Never: Keep your gloves on round the table. No matter how cold.