Dining etiquette is crucial, especially when dining with important people; good etiquette is half the battle won. So, what dining etiquette should men observe? The Japanese website howcollect published an article introducing four dining etiquette rules that men care about; let's take a look.
1. Eating while using your phone
A 20-year-old student said, "It's very impolite to eat while doing other things," while a 30-year-old civil servant said, "It makes people feel ill-mannered."
Holding chopsticks in one hand and a phone in the other, constantly looking at your phone while sharing a meal together is behavior that greatly displeases men. Therefore, to avoid being impolite, it's best to avoid fiddling with your phone unnecessarily. If you really need to, say hello before using your phone; this will significantly improve your image in the other person's eyes.
2. How to hold chopsticks
A 20-year-old company employee replied, "I'll know whether my parents taught me well or not," while a 30-year-old employee replied, "The way some people hold chopsticks amazes me."
While it's difficult to correct how you hold chopsticks, it largely reflects your upbringing. People who don't use chopsticks properly are everywhere, so using them correctly leaves a good impression. Although knowing how to use chopsticks is a given, the fact that some people don't makes it an advantage if you can use them well. It's not too late to correct your chopstick-holding habits now, especially since men pay attention to this.
3. Elbows resting on the table
A 20-year-old advertising professional said, "No matter how good-looking someone is, they'll still make these kinds of moves. You might really like something, but a moment of carelessness can ruin it." A 20-year-old beautician said, "It's so tacky, it makes people think you have no taste."
This was actually an unintentional act, but it was magnified by men during the meal. While many men do this too, it's precisely because they themselves are carefree and easygoing that they expect women to be so particular about such things. What was intended to be casual becomes exactly what men expect. Of course, to maintain a respectful dining experience with polite men, one should pay more attention to this in general.
4. Do not lift your bowl while eating.
A 30-year-old employee said, "The way you eat with your face in the bowl instead of holding it makes you look like a dog." Another 20-year-old man said, "The way you eat is the best way to judge a person. This is one of them."
Holding your bowl properly while eating is very important. Don't prop your elbow on the table and hold the bowl with one hand; this is the proper posture. Also, many men complain about women's hair falling into the soup, so that's something to be mindful of as well. Hold your bowl properly and don't put your face close to it while eating; please pay close attention to this.
5. Other
The implications of dining etiquette are profound and complex, essentially boiling down to upbringing. The dining experience best reflects a person's upbringing; therefore, neglecting to pay attention in daily life will expose many flaws at crucial moments. Dining etiquette is not simply about beautiful makeup or expensive perfume; cultivating inner qualities and mastering the most basic manners are the keys to success.
