20140419, Article, Taichung

[Jasmine0316]

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Time：第 265例會，2014年4月19日（週六）下午2:30~5:30點
Place：
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Agenda
14:30~15:30 Session One
15:30~15:50 Speech Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group and then Break Time
16:00~17:15 Session Two
17:15~17:30 Happy Time

Host: Nathan
Assistant Host:

Topic:
15 international food etiquette rules that might surprise you

Source:
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/02/29/travel/international-food-etiquette-rules/

Please Note:
Venue:台中市南屯區大業路182號 Mos Burger
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Questions:
1. Do you know any food etiquette rules in Taiwan?

2. Do you know any food etiquette rules in other countries or ethnic groups?

3. What behaviors you think are inappropriate for eating or attending a banquet?

4. Do you pack the leftover food after a banquet? Why or Why not?

5. How do you decide the amount of money for a red envelope when you attend a wedding banquet?


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[Jasmine0316]

Dear Taichung Happiers,

A mouth-watering weekend, again! Before exploring this week’s topic, we can first sing along with the sweet voice for joy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WbzEq80jEI

"On Top of Spaghetti" written by folk singer Tom Glazer

On top of spaghetti,
All covered with cheese,
I lost my poor meatball,
When somebody sneezed.
It rolled off the table,
And on to the floor,
And then my poor meatball,
Rolled out of the door.
It rolled in the garden,
And under a bush,
And then my poor meatball,
Was nothing but mush.
The mush was as tasty
As tasty could be,
And then the next summer,
It grew into a tree.
The tree was all covered,
All covered with moss,
And on it grew meatballs,
And tomato sauce.
So if you eat spaghetti,
All covered with cheese,
Hold on to your meatball,
Whenever you sneeze.

Sharing the same mood-- happy-- is more beautiful than sharing any tasty food. While having meals with others, we are in social events—what makes us happy is not only eating but also enjoying being with others. Irish-born English novelist Laurence Sterne (24 November 1713 – 18 March 1768) pointed out “Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners.” Manners can help us understand mutual expectations and avoid embarrassments. Thanks to our host Nathan, this week’s topic is waiting for Happiers to expand: 15 international food etiquette rules that might surprise you.

Manner is regarded as more generalized; etiquette includes specific conducting rules in context. However, people with good manners can practice many rules of etiquette. Furthermore, what is essential is sometimes invisible, and we can feel it with only our hearts. Amy Vanderbilt (July 22, 1908 – December 27, 1974) was an American specialist in etiquette. I love this quote from her: “Good manners have much to do with the emotions. To make them ring true, one must feel them, not merely exhibit them." This week’s article reminds us that food etiquette varies from country to country. Since Taiwan has been a cross-cultural society, it should be a virtue to appreciate the variations. So, have fun doing this Dining Etiquette Quiz before or after reading this week’s article. http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/quiz/dining.php

Fly high!





Best Wishes,
Jasmine