In Britain, people are very polite and reserved. They pay a lot of attention to manners and are extremely punctual. Knowledge about British culture and their etiquette plays a vital role in creating a good impression while doing business in Britain.
Greeting hosts/guests: The usual way of greeting your hosts is shaking hands with them. But the one little gesture that many of us miss out while shaking hands is the opening statement like 'Thank you for taking out time and joining me for lunch' or 'Hello, I am so and so.'
Using cutlery: Fork is always held on the left hand and the knife on the right. The prongs of the fork must always point downwards. While eating dessert, a dessert spoon is used in place of a knife and one must never try putting food in the mouth with the help of a knife. Cutleries are always placed according to the usage on both sides of the plate. Always start from the outside set.
After the meal is over, the cutlery must be kept at the six o' clock position; the fork on the left hand side with the tines facing up and the knife on the right hand side with the blade facing in.
Never try to eat with fingers, however there are few food items such as asparagus and gull's egg that must be eaten with the help of your fingers.
Basic table manners: Food and drinks are always served from the right side. While eating, never lean towards your plate. Sit straight. For a serving from a food bowl kept away from you, ask someone closest to pass it for you. Never pick from your neighbor's plate or allow anyone to pick from yours. If extra food is there on the table, offer others first and then serve yourself.
Always, chew with your mouth closed and swallow before eating more. Never talk while eating. Don't rest your elbows on the table when you are having your food. Your other hand should always be on your lap.
It is always suggested to excuse yourself and attend telephone calls and it is best to put your mobile phone on a silent mode when you are lunching with your clients/colleagues.
Drinks: If pouring a drink for yourself, always offer to pour it for others first and then serve yourself.
If white wine is served, hold the glass with its stem whereas in case of red wine, hold the glass by cupping the bowl.
If port wine is served after the meal, then the decanter must be passed to the person sitting on the left and not to the right.
For English, it is not a courteous manner to toast for people who are elder to you.
Using a napkin: Napkins are meant to prevent your attire from greasy food and to dab your lips while eating. Never use it to blow your nose. It must be placed on your lap as soon as you take your seat. After the meal, it must not be placed back on the table neatly folded. Just leave it neatly but loosely on the table.
Greeting hosts/guests: The usual way of greeting your hosts is shaking hands with them. But the one little gesture that many of us miss out while shaking hands is the opening statement like 'Thank you for taking out time and joining me for lunch' or 'Hello, I am so and so.'
Using cutlery: Fork is always held on the left hand and the knife on the right. The prongs of the fork must always point downwards. While eating dessert, a dessert spoon is used in place of a knife and one must never try putting food in the mouth with the help of a knife. Cutleries are always placed according to the usage on both sides of the plate. Always start from the outside set.
After the meal is over, the cutlery must be kept at the six o' clock position; the fork on the left hand side with the tines facing up and the knife on the right hand side with the blade facing in.
Never try to eat with fingers, however there are few food items such as asparagus and gull's egg that must be eaten with the help of your fingers.
Basic table manners: Food and drinks are always served from the right side. While eating, never lean towards your plate. Sit straight. For a serving from a food bowl kept away from you, ask someone closest to pass it for you. Never pick from your neighbor's plate or allow anyone to pick from yours. If extra food is there on the table, offer others first and then serve yourself.
Always, chew with your mouth closed and swallow before eating more. Never talk while eating. Don't rest your elbows on the table when you are having your food. Your other hand should always be on your lap.
It is always suggested to excuse yourself and attend telephone calls and it is best to put your mobile phone on a silent mode when you are lunching with your clients/colleagues.
Drinks: If pouring a drink for yourself, always offer to pour it for others first and then serve yourself.
If white wine is served, hold the glass with its stem whereas in case of red wine, hold the glass by cupping the bowl.
If port wine is served after the meal, then the decanter must be passed to the person sitting on the left and not to the right.
For English, it is not a courteous manner to toast for people who are elder to you.
Using a napkin: Napkins are meant to prevent your attire from greasy food and to dab your lips while eating. Never use it to blow your nose. It must be placed on your lap as soon as you take your seat. After the meal, it must not be placed back on the table neatly folded. Just leave it neatly but loosely on the table.
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