The culture of food and dining in the West is a little different from that in China. The proper western dinner at a fine restaurant is one of manners, focusing on conversation. One is expected to have knowledge of table manners such as what folk or knife to use as these are essential in western dining. The meal would consist of several courses including a soup or salad, an appetizer, the main dish, and a dessert. The atmosphere will be filled with light music that would only serve as background as people converse with each other. The decorations are usually sparse and are only meant to highlight the atmosphere that is being created by the music.
In a western restaurant, each person generally orders their own food or dishes and eats what they order. One of the biggest differences between Chinese restaurants and western restaurants is the noise. Most western restaurants are quiet and people speak in quiet voices. Avoid shouting, especially to the staff. If you need service you should try to attract the waiter's attention with your eyes not your voice. It's best not to raise your hand and wave at them either.
Both Chinese and Western people love to drink with their food especially wine or beer. The difference is that usually there will only be one or two toasts during the meal. It is not necessary to toast each time you pick up your glass. When the bill at the end of the meal comes most people like to divide the bill equally by the number of people eating. This is called "going Dutch". If the service and food have been good, you should leave a tip. Usually 10% of the bill is a good tip.
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西方餐饮文化
西方的食品和餐饮文化和中国略有不同。在高档餐馆里进行正统的西式晚宴本身就是一种礼仪，它注重的是交谈。人们要懂得餐桌礼仪，比如刀叉的使用，这些在西方宴会中是必不可少的。一顿饭可能包括几道菜品，比如汤或沙拉、开胃品、主菜和甜点。人们彼此交谈时，周围弥漫着作为背景的轻音乐。装饰通常稀稀落落以烘托音乐制造的氛围。
在西餐厅里，通常每个人都点自己的食物或菜，然后吃自己点的东西。中餐厅和西餐厅的最大区别就是吵闹声。大多数西餐厅都很安静，客人们低声说话，尽量避免大喊大叫，尤其是对餐厅工作人员。如果需要服务，你应该尽量用眼睛而不是声音来吸引服务员的注意。最好不要向服务员挥手。
中国人和西方人都喜欢在吃饭的时候喝酒，尤其是葡萄酒和啤酒。不同的地方是他们在一顿饭当中只敬一两次酒，没必要每次拿起酒杯的时候都敬酒。饭后结账的时候大多数人喜欢大家均分账单，这叫做“AA制”。如果服务和食物都不错的话，你应该留下小费，一般来说账单的10%就很不错了。
知识小贴士
西餐时，身体要坐端正，餐巾对折轻轻放在膝上，咀嚼时不要说话。不要在餐桌边化妆或擦鼻涕。打嗝是最大的禁忌。取食物不要站立起来，坐着拿不到的食物应请别人传递。有事确需离开，应向左右的客人小声打招呼。饮酒干杯时，即使不喝，也应该将杯口在唇上碰一碰，表示敬意。喝咖啡时应直接用嘴喝，不要用小勺舀着喝。吃水果时，不要拿着水果整个去咬，
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