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Chapter 26 Understanding Entertainment Banquet Etiquette (4)
3 If it is a general family dance and there are no male and female guests, the host and his wife can start the dance, or the middle-aged elders and those with higher official ranks can start the dance.

4 Other guests must wait for the host couple to enter the dance floor before entering the dance floor to dance, and they are not allowed to enter the dance floor first.

etiquette of invitation to dance
1. If you want to invite the female guests present to dance together, you must first ask for permission. The way is not to ask the female guests directly, but: if you have a husband, you must ask for the consent of your husband.

Female guests with fiancés must seek the consent of their fiancés; unmarried ladies accompanying their parents must seek consent from their parents.

2 In principle, men can ask any female guests present to dance together.The requested man, that is, the male companion of the female guest, should not refuse.

3 Unless they are very familiar and friendly, women should not take the initiative to ask men to dance together.

4. If a woman has no intention of dancing with a certain man, and the man has a request, it is not appropriate for the woman to refuse directly, and she can leave with excuses, such as going to the corridor or the garden to breathe.

5 If the hostess and hostess introduces both men and women to dance together, neither party shall refuse.

6. When inviting a dance, the man should wait for the band to play the music, approach the dance partner, salute his forehead, and then dance with him on the dance floor after being accepted.

Etiquette for backup dancers

1 Generally speaking, when inviting a female partner to enter the dance floor, it is advisable to let the female partner go forward, and then the man enters the dance floor together. It is not advisable to walk arm in arm, unless the venue is spacious and there is a lot of space.

2 After the dance, the man should return to his seat with his female partner and nod his head in thanks.If the female companion is accompanied by a male companion, such as her husband, or fiancé, or father, she should also thank the male companion.

3 Generally speaking, a man does not have to and should not dance with only one person, such as his wife, fiancée, or girlfriend, but as a courtesy, he should dance with his female partner for the first dance and the last dance.

4. Dance music and dance steps should match. If you don’t know how to dance, you should not force yourself to dance with others, and you should not go your own way, create your own original dance steps, or deal with it indiscriminately.

5 When dancing, be dignified.Hugging a female partner should be done in a proper manner, and should not be frivolous, let alone sexual harassment.

6 Never give up your partner by inviting others while dancing.

[-]. Opera and Music Appreciation Etiquette
Watching theater and listening to music are entertainment activities of high taste, so it is even necessary to know the proper etiquette.

Viewers should pay attention to the following:
1 One person, one vote, admission by ticket.

2 Except for children's programs, children under 110 centimeters are not allowed to enter the performance venue.

3 Without permission, tape recorders and cameras are not allowed to enter the venue.

4. You must be seated on time. Latecomers must wait for a break before taking their seats, and must not leave the seat during the performance.

5. Food, drink or pets are not allowed to enter the performance venue.

6 No smoking or chewing gum is allowed in the venue.

7. Dress must be tidy, no slippers or shorts.

8. It is not allowed to applaud during the performance, throw flowers on the stage, or present flowers on the stage at halftime.It should be noted that the performances of ballet, opera, symphony orchestra and choir are more rigorous, and only applause is allowed at the end of each section and the finale, and flowers can only be presented at the end of the show.

9. You must keep quiet. Except for making noise, you should try your best to be patient, and don't sneeze, sneeze, yawn or fart, or discuss plots in whispers.

10 Be sure to keep clean and take good care of public property.

[-]. Art Appreciation Etiquette

The scope of art is all-encompassing, and there are many opportunities and occasions to appreciate art. When it comes to art appreciation etiquette, visiting museums should be the most important.Generally, the matters that should be paid attention to are as follows:
1 Tickets must be purchased to enter the tour.

2 Must abide by the rules set by the museum.

3 Must remain silent.

4 Do not bring portable items into the venue, including cameras, walkmans, food, etc.

5 After entering the museum, it is not allowed to touch the exhibits, such as paintings, fossils, jade, antiquities, etc.

6 Photography is absolutely prohibited inside the museum.

7 Must be visited within the specified range, and shall not cross the prohibited line.

8 Snacks are not allowed in the museum.

9 If you bring children to visit, you must take good care of the children and do not make noise or let them run around.

10 Do not throw paper scraps or spit in the museum.

11 If you have a bad cold and a severe cough, you should not enter the museum.

12 Do not steal sheep or steal public property.

13 Smoking is not allowed in the museum.

14 Respect the tour guide's explanation and introduction, and do not interfere at will.

As for visiting art galleries, modern museums, cultural relics, etc., the etiquette that should be paid attention to is similar to that of visiting museums.The modern handicraft exhibition hall, ceramics hall and wood carving hall, etc., allow touch appreciation.In addition to the above-mentioned museums, art exhibitions in galleries, exhibition halls, and even corridors of large hotels are becoming more and more common.Appreciating art on such occasions is more free, but self-respect is still required.

[-]. Movie Appreciation Etiquette

Movie appreciation is the most common recreational activity in China at present, and there are movie theaters everywhere.However, compared with advanced countries in Europe and the United States, domestic movie theaters are dirty and noisy, and there are many audiences who lack public morality.

In general, movie viewing etiquette is as follows:

1 As the society becomes more and more open, the restrictions on movies are gradually relaxed. Violent, scary or pornographic movies are not suitable for children to watch. Therefore, we must strictly abide by the restrictions on movies. Everyone loves himself.

2 General movie theaters must buy tickets to enter the venue, and take a seat according to the number.In case of repeated seat assignments, quarrels should be avoided.In principle, those who sit first have priority, and please ask the theater box office to change seats.

3 You must be seated in advance and queue up before the film is shown.

4. As the seats are narrow, you must sit upright to avoid harassing your neighbors.

5 Do not eat snacks, eat melon seeds, ice cream and soda, etc. in the movie theater. This is the biggest bad habit of the Chinese people and the root of the mess.

6 Do not discard ticket stubs, paper scraps, chewing gum residues and other garbage at will.

7. During the film screening, you must be quiet and not talk or discuss the plot.

8 During the movie screening, avoid walking around.

9 Do not smoke in movie theaters to create air pollution.

10 If you have a cold, cough, bronchitis and other diseases, you should avoid going to the cinema.

11 If the lights are dimmed when you enter the venue, you should wait for the usher to take your seat.

12 During the film screening, no clapping or whistling is allowed.

[-]. Travel etiquette

With the change of concept, more and more people go out to travel.Wherever they go, due to a lack of basic understanding, they do whatever they want. In the hotel where they stay, they often don’t abide by the rules of the hotel. When they gather in the living room, they talk loudly. When it comes to purchasing, there is a mentality that the old man spends money, and I can do whatever I want.In fact, we should pay attention to the etiquette as a civilized person in order to improve the quality of life and establish a good image.

Hotels vary in size, from tourist-level to ordinary-level.According to the nature of operation, they can be divided into commercial hotels, most of which belong to this category.This type of hotel is well-equipped, so most of the general industrial and commercial people stay.The second is resort hotels, which are mostly located in mountainous hot springs or seasides, mainly to attract tourists on vacation.Again, it is a long-stay hotel, mostly apartment buildings, like a residence, suitable for families, and also suitable for bachelors to stay for a longer period of time.There are also other types of hotels, including road hotels (motels), which are mostly located along the roads, making it convenient for drivers to stay. Now such hotels are becoming more and more equipped, providing accommodation, catering, telephone, laundry, etc.; airport hotels are mostly located in large international hotels. Near the airport, its equipment is similar to that of a commercial hotel, which is suitable for passengers who are waiting for the plane and do not want to go to the city. The apartment-style hotel is no different from a home, and it charges monthly rent, which is suitable for long-term stay.

Generally, large hotels attach great importance to their image and style, and invest huge sums of money to decorate them beautifully, hoping that the guests staying there will feel at home.Therefore, the requirements for passengers are also high.Things to keep in mind when staying in a hotel like this:

1 The room should be booked in advance through the travel agency.

2 When you arrive at the hotel, go to the counter to check in.Fill out the passenger registration card, select the room, and then get the key to enter the room.

3 Staying in the hotel should abide by the regulations.These regulations include:
· Do not cook in the room, such as boiling water and cooking rice.

· Do not take away ashtrays, hangers, slippers, bath towels, etc.

·Do not smoke on the bed, so as not to fall asleep while puffing up clouds and smoke, which may cause a fire.

·Do not throw the purchased empty bags and boxes on the ground at will.

· Do not iron in the room, so as not to cause a fire.

4 Valuables and documents should be placed in another safe, not in the room.

5. Whether there is a roommate or not, it must be stated when registering, and it is not allowed to save money.

6 Whether in the living room, aisle or room, be sure to keep quiet, and it is not advisable to chat loudly or make noise.

7. The volume of the stereo and TV in the room should be low, so as not to disturb the neighboring room.

8 Smoking is not allowed in the elevator.

9 Do not stand and chat in the corridor, especially in small groups.

10 No gambling or prostitution in the hotel.

11 Do not wear pajamas, nightgown or slippers to walk in the corridor.

12 After entering the room and placing the luggage, you should be familiar with the layout of the hotel and the direction of the emergency exit.

13 If you need to get up early, please ask the switchboard to wake up at the designated time.

14 The day conversion point is at 12:[-] noon in hotels. If you need to stay for a while, you should inform the counter first.

15 When checking out, the key should be returned to the counter or the cashier after paying the bill.

16 Do not buy Chinese food outside and return to the hotel room to eat, especially if you use soy sauce ingredients to accompany the meal, it is easy to stain the carpet.

17 If you wash clothes by yourself, it is advisable to hang them in the bathroom, and you can hang them near the air-conditioning outlet at night.

18 When dining in a hotel restaurant, it is advisable to dress neatly.

19 If the hotel gives special courtesy, such as giving special discounts, and the manager presents flowers or fruits to the room, don't forget to say thank you.

In 20 hotels, meals can be arranged in the room, but don't forget to tip the waiter.

21. When guests come to visit, except for relatives and friends, it is advisable to receive them in the hotel's restaurant, hall, coffee shop or bar.

22 In the hotel to send letters, call a car, and join a tour group, you can ask the foreman in the lobby to arrange.

23 A hotel is a public place. When you meet other tenants in the aisle, lobby, or restaurant, just nod and smile, and you don't need to strike up a conversation and greet them abruptly.

[-]. Etiquette in ceremonies

opening ceremony

The opening ceremony refers to the solemn celebration ceremony held when the company starts its official business.Its purpose is mainly to expand publicity, establish a corporate image, attract customers, and strive for prosperous business.

([-]) Preparation for the opening ceremony
Preparation is the basis for the success of the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony should be prepared from the following aspects.

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