题目内容：

Many people feel out of place when dining simply because they don’t know how to follow table manners，especially if they have been invited to a nice place. Admittedly，it is difficult to learn every point of etiquette (礼仪) at a glance, but here are a few general pointers. 1.

Observe your host.

Follow their lead. 2.If you are the host，don’t panic. Ensure you read up on etiquette before taking on the role of hosting and operate within the rules so that you are easy to follow.

Wait for host to invite you to the table.

She may assign you to a seat. Stand behind the chair as the other guests get seated. 3.After you sit, pull your chair in to the table，without dragging it over the floor with a horrible noise.

Be polite.

Consider every action before you do it. 4.You must consciously stop from embarrassing yourself and your host. Take small bites； do not talk with food in your mouth； and do not place elbows on the table.

How to pass items.

When someone says，“Please pass the. . . (what you would like passed to you)，” reach for it only if you are the closest one to it. Take the item and place it next to your neighbor. 5. Don’t help yourself along the way, before the person who asked for it gets the chance. Wait politely until they have served themselves. Then ask for the bowl to be passed back to you.

A. When the host sits, take your seat.

B. Wait for your host to finish the meal first.

C. If you have the slightest doubt, don’t do it!

D. Remember, good manners never go out of style.

E. Continue passing in this manner until it reaches others.

F. Because the host generally is the leader at a dinner party or meal.

G. It’s important to say traditional phrases of thanks before and after a meal.