1) With a Lady

　　Always allow the lady to precede you in places where one has to go before the other except in the following case: when getting off a street car, train, bus, or out of an automobile; when going up stair; when opening a heavy door. When you are walking along the street with a lady, always walk on the outside.

　　2) At a Dance

　　If you wish to dance with a certain lady, go to her, bow, and say:" May I have the pleasure of a dance?"

　　商务礼仪—— Personal Habits and Appearance

　　1) People judge you at first by what they see, so particular attention should be paid to your personal appearance.

　　2) Using a Handkerchief

　　Always carry a clean handkerchief. Do not use it while it is folded, and do not fold it after you use it.

　　3)Spitting

　　In the West it is considered very impolite to spit, even upon the street.

　　4) Smoking

　　Smoking is very prevalent(普遍), both by men and by women. If you are a guest in a home where no others are smoking, it is better to refrain(忍住) from smoking, you may say, "Would you mind if I smoked?".

     商务礼仪—— With Strangers and Friends

　　1) Lending and borrowing are more matters of principle in the West than in the East. Things borrowed in the West are definitely expected to be returned, whether it is fifty dollars or merely a friend''s pencil.

　　2) Don''t Be Curious. It is impolite to be curious about the private affairs of others, such as age, salary, religion and marriage.

　　3) Thanks for Gifts.When some one gives you a present, it is very impolite to neglect thank him for it.

　　4) One Hand Only.In china we use two hands when giving something to a person, or when receiving it, if we want to be very polite. In the West this would seem awkward and impolite.

　　商务礼仪—— Table Manners(1)

　　1) As soon as the hostess picks up her napkin(餐巾), pick yours up and lay it on your lap. Sometimes a roll of bread is wrapped in it; if so, toke it our and put it on your side plate.

　　2) The Soup Course

　　Dinner usually begins with soup. The largest spoon at your place is the soup spoon. It will be beside your plate at the right-hand side.

　　3) The Fish Course

　　If there is a fish course, it will probably follow the soup. There may be a special fork for the fish, or it may be similar to the meat fork. Often it is smaller.

　　4) The Meat Course