108 Etiquette
In the UK, people actually like to chat, they like to be called by their name, they like to chat, so most of the chats start with the weather.
When meeting, you generally do not need to say "have you eaten" or "where are you going", otherwise it will be considered rude.
It is better not to talk about the salary of the man, the age of the woman, and the price of furniture, certain tendencies are also to be avoided.
Because they are very taboo to talk about it. The owner of the tavern poured everyone a drink, and Tony came to Shanwa's side and sat down and said, "The weather is really good today, and we should have an extra drink."
"Yes, let's have a drink." The two began to chat, and introduced themselves to each other, and Shanwa was sure that this was the person she was looking for.
Shanwa deliberately said that he likes to make some small collections, Tony said that his father likes to do these when he is there, he has been a soldier and has won medals, and Shanwa said that he has also been a soldier and has won medals.
The more the two talked, the more speculative they became, complaining about the war with each other. Praise each other for their comrades-in-arms and their exploits.
Before leaving, I made an appointment to come to drink together tomorrow, and I felt that I hated to see each other late. Of course, Shanwa was deliberately approaching Tony.
The proprietress of the dinner hotel prepared a sumptuous dinner for everyone, the dinner was very rich, of course, it was not suitable for the taste of Erni and Shanwa, but the taste was still good.
Ethan also talked to everyone about some of the rules of eating in the UK, such as people like to praise food and chefs. British food is simple, but the rules of eating are complicated.
The main thing is to sit up straight, not to ask people happily during meals, and to talk to people non-stop.
No one should leave the spoon they are using on a soup bowl or coffee cup or other plate. The spoon should be placed on the tray of the soup basin and the coffee spoon should be placed on the saucer.
It is best not to make a noise when drinking the soup, and to scoop the side of the spoon from the inside out, and not to drink all the soup left at the bottom of the basin.
Whatever you eat, try not to make a noise, otherwise you will be considered ignorant of the rules.
Each meal is usually served with only one main course and salad, followed by a sweet treat.
If the guest is not full, praise the hostess on her delicious cooking, and order chicken, steak or other dishes, and the hostess will add an extra dish to him, but never more.
Can't burp in front of others. Coffee should be served in a cup, and the coffee spoon should be placed on the tray. Smoking is not allowed at the dinner table. After eating, the guest places the napkin on the table and stands up.
The men had to help the women move their chairs. If the host wants to leave the guest for another meal, the napkin can be folded according to the original crease.
After the meal, guests sit for an hour or two before saying goodbye to their hosts. In addition, if you are invited to someone's home, there are a few things to consider.
For example, when should I go to the host's house? If it's not a serious business, it's just a social gathering, and it's rude to arrive early.
The hostess is getting ready, and it will be very embarrassing for her to arrive before she is quite ready. 10 minutes late is best.
Half an hour late is too late and needs to apologize to the host. When should I leave? There are no rules, but it's rude to sit too late at the host's house.
If you're just invited to dinner and chat, you'd better leave between 10 and 11 a.m. or say goodbye 1 hour after the meal.
If you are invited to stay for a few days or spend the weekend, you should buy a bouquet of flowers for your hostess before you leave, which will make her very happy.
In addition, the day after leaving, send a note to thank the host, along with a small gift such as a box of chocolates or some flowers.
Not to mention Erni, even Shanwa was dumbfounded. In her previous life, Shanwa had never been abroad, nor had she been exposed to these things.
After dinner, Ethan also told a lot of interesting things, and Erni and everyone laughed all the time, and Shanwa felt that the guide was worth the money.
In the evening, Shanwa told Erni that she would go out by herself tomorrow, and that she couldn't accompany Erni, and what she had to do was very important.
Erni said that she understood that she could take care of herself, and Bao Yingying was by her side, so that Shanwa could rest assured.
The next day, Shanwa arrived at the tavern early, and after a while, Tony also came, or Shanwa took the initiative to invite Tony to drink, and the two of them still chatted with each other.
Shanwa said in the chat that she likes to collect all kinds of things, and she also wants to see Tony's medals and witness the glory of a soldier, hoping that Tony can bring it tomorrow.
Tony said that tomorrow Shanwa should bring his wife to his house for a cup of coffee.
In addition, let Shanwa look at some of her father's small collections, as well as her own medals.
Shanwa knew that this was an invitation, to have a cup of coffee and go to the house to chat. Shanwa said that she would definitely go, and she also agreed on a time.
In the evening, Shanwa told Erni to take her to an ordinary Englishman's house tomorrow as a guest, and asked Ethan a lot of things that should be paid attention to.
Don't make rude behaviors, such as children can just call their names, babies should never touch their heads, etc.
The next day, Shanwa took Erni to buy a bouquet of delicate flowers and a box of high-end chocolates, and arrived at Tony's house a few minutes late according to the agreed time.
Tony warmly received the couple and introduced his sister Jenny. Shanwa and Erni also handed over their gifts, and the brother and sister were very happy, especially Jenny liked the flowers Shanwa and they gave.
The four of them chatted over coffee. Actually, it's three people chatting. Erni just smiled politely, and sometimes Shanwa would be the interpreter between them, mostly talking about some things in the East.
Erni has learned from Ethan how to drink coffee when she is a guest at someone else's house, and she seems very polite, and Erni is wearing brand clothes that also looks noble.
Both siblings say that Erni is an elegant lady. After drinking coffee, Tony took the Shanwa couple to the attic to have a look.
It was a place to put some miscellaneous items, and some of the things left behind by Tony's father were also there.
And some of Tony's own stuff is also there. Going up to the attic, Tony took out his medal and some small items to show Shanwa.
In fact, Shanwa only paid attention to one place from entering the attic, that is, on a cabinet in the attic, there was indeed a dusty porcelain bottle on it, there was too much dust, and it was not clear to see.
Shanwa retracted her gaze and dealt with the enthusiastic Tony, but in fact, Shanwa's heart was beating violently. Tony is still gushing about his bravery on the battlefield.
Shanwa also just chatted with Tony enthusiastically, and after a while, Tony took out a few small things, such as a silver soup spoon or something.
He said that he left it behind by his father. In fact, these things are only a little ornamental value in Shanwa's opinion, and collecting them is just a feeling, but Shanwa still showed a high degree of enthusiasm and praised.
And Shanwa also euphemistically said that if Tony intends to transfer, he can collect it, and he is very interested in collecting.
Tony says that this needs to be decided with his sister, as these things belong to him and his sister together.