“above the salt”别理解成“在盐上面”，真实含义在上席；处于受尊敬的地位。

【例句】
I went to a reception at the school and I was sitting above the salt.
我参加了学校举行的招待会，并坐在了上席。

Even though my boss is above the salt, he still makes a point of mingling with everyone in the company.
虽然我的老板是处于受尊敬的地位，但他还是特意和公司里的每个人打成一片。