Table manners The table manners and dining manners in China have a long history. According to the literature, at least in the Zhou Dynasty, the catering etiquette had formed a fairly perfect system, which was especially praised by Confucius. He once served as a wine offering ceremony in Lu, which became an important aspect to show the face of a great country, a state of etiquette and a place of civilization. As a traditional banquet etiquette of the Han nationality, it has its own set of procedures: the host temporarily invites guests outside the door. When the guests arrived, they greeted each other. Introduce the sitting room and offer tea. After the guests gather, guide the guests to their seats, with the top on the left as the chief, with two seats for the first, three seats for the first and four seats for the second. After the guest sat down, the host toasted and the guest thanked him politely. There is also a certain emphasis on serving wine at the dinner: respect the elders and guests first, and then respect the host. After the banquet, guide the guests in. For example, in Shandong, Hong Kong and Taiwan, it is reflected in many film and television works. Influenced by the introduction of western food in Qing dynasty, some western etiquette was also introduced. For example, ways such as serving dishes, serving soup and drinking are also introduced into Chinese etiquette because of reasonable and hygienic eating methods. It is more scientific and reasonable to use meal etiquette in the communication between Chinese and western food cultures. The more popular modern Chinese banquet etiquette is developed on the basis of continuing the tradition and referring to foreign etiquette. Its seating is based on the right-hand rule of western banquets. The first guest sits on the host's right, and the second guest sits on the host's left or the first guest's right. The wine is on the right side of the guest, first the guest, then the host, first the female guest, then the male guest. Pour the wine medium well, not too full. The order of serving is still traditional, cold first and then hot. Hot food should be placed on the left side of the seat opposite the guest of honor. Serving single dishes or side dishes and snacks comes first, and serving plastic dishes such as whole chicken, whole duck and whole fish cannot face the correct theme. These procedures can not only make the whole banquet process harmonious and orderly, but also reflect and communicate the identity and feelings of the host and guests. Therefore, the etiquette at the table can make the banquet activities complete and comprehensive. So that the cultivation of both the host and the guest can be fully displayed. Introduction to China's Table Etiquette Table Etiquette occupies a very important position in the complete life order of China people. They believe that dining is not only a way to meet basic physiological needs-it is also a first-class social experience. Therefore, whether you are a host or just a guest, it is particularly important to master some Chinese dining rules. Everyone must master some rules. ● Round dining tables are popular, because more people can sit, and everyone can sit face to face. The identity of the head of the family cannot be clearly identified by his seat on the western-style long dining table. Guests can't sit down until the host invites them. The host must be careful not to let the guests sit near the table. This is a big no-no. You must wait until everyone is here before you can start any kind of dining activities-even if someone is late. As soon as everyone is in place, the host family can make an opening speech. In the process of eating, the host must play an active role-it is completely reasonable to urge the guests to eat and drink to their fullest. The typical dining table in China looks quite empty, especially in the eyes of westerners. You can see a bowl on the plate in front of each seat; On the right is a set of chopsticks and spoons, which are placed in their respective seats. On formal occasions, napkins will appear, mainly on the knees. At a formal banquet, dishes are eaten like slides, one dish at a time. Surprisingly, rice and vegetables are not the same, but you can choose to eat together. Because each dish has its own characteristics, you should taste it alone, and only eat one in the bowl at a time, instead of mixing it together. Only bowls can be used. Bones and shells are placed in separate plates. Dirty boards must be replaced with clean ones. ● Chopsticks are used for all food on the table except soup. Knives may be provided, but as a China person, it is best to use chopsticks. Chopsticks are tools for eating, so don't play with chopsticks-it's very impolite to use chopsticks as chicken legs, and don't point or gesture at people with chopsticks. Of course, don't suck chopsticks, and don't stick chopsticks in rice. This is a big one. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,no. Put the chopsticks back on the chopsticks rack. ● Chinese restaurants are informal without tea. Therefore, it is wise to store different kinds of tea as much as possible to ensure that the most acute taste is taken care of. You should pay attention to several key things about tea. The person sitting in the nearest teapot is responsible for pouring tea for others and himself-the order of pouring tea is according to age, from the oldest to the youngest, and finally to himself. When someone pours you tea. Etiquette is to tap the table with your fingers, which is to express your gratitude and respect to the tea pourer. Catering is the most important thing in home life, which embodies personal quality and taste. The order of pouring tea with chopsticks is very particular. The reasons for hosting a banquet are mixed. China people have always believed that "food is the most important thing for the people". Besides meeting people's basic needs, eating is also a traditional custom. The reason for holding a banquet can be to celebrate. On the other hand, if someone dies, the family of the deceased will hold a "comfort wine" after the funeral to thank the relatives and friends who attended the funeral. It can be seen that China people attach great importance to sharing joys and sorrows before gathering at the dinner table. China people not only respect the art and etiquette of eating very much, but even worship the kitchen god derived from Vulcan. They think that the kitchen god can protect the kitchen from fires and all kinds of unfortunate events. Every household will prepare a delicious meal to sacrifice to "Zao Jun", including a whole chicken, roast pig, various vegetables, rice and so on. To thank "Zao Jun" for his blessing in the past year. They usually put the table in front of the "cooker", put delicious food on the left side of the table for a few hours, and then take the food away. What is the relationship between eating etiquette and superstition? Guests dining at the same table with traditional China families should respect their culture, customs and habits.

Dietary etiquette knowledge

Table manners knowledge 1. Seating etiquette.

Please take the guests to their seats first, and then ask the elderly to sit next to the guests in turn, and enter from the left side of the chair when seated. Don't move chopsticks after sitting, let alone make any noise, let alone get up and walk.

When eating, please ask the old man to move chopsticks first. Eat less food every time, eat less food far away from you, eat quietly, and drink soup quietly. Sip the soup with a spoon. It is not advisable to drink a bowl to your mouth. Drink the soup when it is too hot and too cold, and don't blow it at the same time.

3. If you want to pick up food for guests or elders, you'd better use public chopsticks, or you can send food far away from guests or elders to them. According to our Chinese custom, dishes are served one by one. If there are leaders, old people and guests at the same table, whenever a new dish is served, please ask them to move chopsticks first, or take turns asking them to move chopsticks first to show their attention.

4. When eating fish heads, fishbones, bones, etc. Don't spit or throw it on the ground. Slowly take them to your plate by hand, or put them next to the dining table, or put them on paper prepared in advance. 5. Make clear the main task of this meal.

Make it clear whether to talk about business, contact feelings or eat. If it is the former, when arranging seats, we should pay attention to putting the seats of the main negotiators close to each other to facilitate conversation or ease emotions.

If it is the latter, just pay attention to common sense etiquette and concentrate on appreciating dishes. 6. You'd better not pick your teeth at the dinner table.

If you want to pick your teeth, cover your mouth with a napkin or hand. 7. Take time to chat with people around you in time to reconcile the atmosphere. Don't eat naked, ignore others, don't wolf down a big meal, and don't drink too much.

8. When you finally leave, be sure to thank your host, or invite your host to your home in return. Extended data:

Basic etiquette 1. Book a restaurant in advance. When you accept an invitation from others, you should reply as soon as possible.

When you enter the restaurant, you should be led by the waiter (usher), and don't take a seat rashly. 3. After taking a seat, keep the correct posture, put your feet under the seat, and don't straighten up at will. Don't lean your elbow on the edge of the table, and don't put your hand on the back of the seat next to you.

Generally, the chair is seated from the left, and the upper position is farthest from the exit, so you can clearly see the quiet position of the whole audience. When ordering, the number of dishes delivered must match the number of people eating.

6. When choosing to order food, you should order food in the order of the set meal. 7. Make up in the dressing room when eating, and avoid making up in front of everyone.

8. Things must be arranged in advance to avoid leaving the meeting halfway. 9. If you want to take the seasoning placed in front of other guests at the same table, please ask the guests next to you to help pass it on. You shouldn't cross the road to grab things.

10. If the host cooks himself, don't forget to recommend it to the host. 1 1. After eating, the tableware must be placed neatly, and it is not allowed to be misplaced.

Napkins should also be folded and put on the table. Pay attention to drinks Tea is the daily drink of China people, and soup is the best drink for their meals. On special days or occasions, people in China will drink wine or strong liquor, but they will not drink water, which is different from westerners.

China tea is the main drink in the teahouse. Although there are other drinks, they think tea is the most refreshing drink, especially after eating greasy snacks. Tea helps to wash away greasy food. Each table is equipped with one or two teapots, which can be refilled constantly. Guests only need to open the lid of the teapot and put it on it, and a waiter will come and add boiling water. No matter how much tea there is in the teacup at the same table, one of them can pour tea for others, but remember to pour it for others first, and then for yourself. This is in line with etiquette.

There are different kinds of tea in the teahouse, and guests can choose according to their personal preferences. References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Table manners (etiquette types).

Western etiquette knowledge

Western etiquette knowledge: when eating meat with bones with a knife and fork, you can eat it with your hands.

You'd better use a knife if you want to eat more elegantly. Fix the whole meat with a fork (you can put the fork up and press the meat with the back of the fork), then insert a knife along the bone head and cut the meat.

It is best to eat while cutting. When you have to eat with your hands, hand washing water will be attached.

When hand washing water and meat with bones are served, it means "please eat with your hands". After eating with your fingers, put your fingers in a bowl filled with hand washing water and wash them clean.

When eating the same food, if you get your fingers dirty, you can also ask the waiter to bring hand washing water, and pay attention to washing your hands gently. Dip the bread in the sauce until there is no sauce, which is a courtesy to the chef.

Note that it is an elegant way to eat bread that has been torn into small pieces with a fork instead of licking it completely. When wiping your dirty mouth with the inside of a towel, be sure to wipe it with a towel and avoid using your own handkerchief.

Wipe it with the inside of the tablecloth, and don't dirty its front. This is what it should look like. After washing your fingers, you also wipe them with a table towel.

If the tablecloth is dirty, please ask the waiter to change it for a new one. Everything is done by the waiter in the first class restaurant. In addition to eating, guests have to ask the waiter to pour wine, tidy up the tableware, and pick up the knives and forks that have fallen on the ground.

In foreign countries, when eating, the waiter will come over and ask, "Is everything all right?" If there is no problem, you can use "good" to express your satisfaction. It's strange to enjoy food and socialize while eating in the canteen.

However, it is extremely impolite to talk loudly when no one is watching. The volume of the voice should be kept at a distance that the other party can hear, so as not to affect the adjacent table.

Put the towel on the chair when you leave halfway. When you leave halfway, it's best to call someone at the same table when the food is gone. Put the towel on the chair before you leave. Don't disturb the whole process and atmosphere of eating. After eating, just put the towel on the dining table at will, and you don't have to fold it neatly.

Before dessert is served in a high-end restaurant with any choice of buttermilk, a large tray filled with several buttermilk, dried cakes and fruits will be sent. You can choose as few as possible, but within an acceptable range. When eating dessert with fork and spoon, spoon and fork are usually attached.

Desserts such as ice cream are easy to slide down, so you can collect them with a fork and eat them in a spoon. Large pieces of fruit can be cut into small pieces and eaten with a fork.

If you hire a waiter, the waiter will always pay attention to the needs of the guests. If you need service, you can show him your intention with your eyes or raise your hand slightly, and the waiter will come right away.

If you are satisfied with the service and want to pay a small fee, you can pay by debit card, that is, write down the total amount including the small fee on the bill and then sign it. Don't forget to thank you at last.

With the renewal of lifestyle and active social interaction, more and more people are eating western food in China. In organized foreign activities, in order to adapt to the eating habits of foreign guests, western food is sometimes used to entertain guests.

Western restaurants are generally spacious and elegant, and they are easier to talk to when eating western food. Therefore, it is a popular, convenient and desirable form of entertainment in public banquets. Western food has a long history and attaches great importance to etiquette and rules. Therefore, it is very important to know some western food.

The characteristics of Western food "Western food" is a general term for European and American cuisine in China. If roughly divided, western food can be roughly divided into two categories: one is "Western European style" represented by Britain, France, Germany, Italy and other countries, also known as "European style", which is characterized by pure selection of materials, light taste, many styles and fine production; Second, the "Eastern European Style" represented by the former Soviet Union, also known as "Russian Style", is characterized by strong flavor and heavy oil, and is famous for its salty, sour, sweet and spicy taste.

In addition, there is the "American style" developed on the basis of British cuisine. If further subdivided, it can be divided into English cuisine, French cuisine, russian cuisine cuisine, American cuisine, Italian cuisine and German cuisine.

Every country's food has its own flavor and style, especially French food. But generally speaking, compared with Chinese food, western food has at least the following remarkable characteristics: First, western food attaches great importance to the collocation and combination of various nutrients, and fully considers the human body's demand for various nutrients (sugar, fat, protein, vitamins) and calories to arrange dishes or cook.

Secondly, the materials are carefully selected and widely used. Western food is very meticulous and particular when selecting materials, and the selection of materials is very extensive.

American food, for example, often uses fruit to cook or eat, both salty and sweet; Italian food will make all kinds of pasta into dishes: all kinds of noodles, noodles and flowers can be made into delicious table delicacies; However, French cuisine has a wider choice of materials, such as snails, lilies and coconut cores. Third, pay attention to seasoning and color.

Western cooking condiments are mostly different from Chinese food, such as sour cream, cinnamon leaves, lemon and so on. French cuisine also pays attention to seasoning with wine, which is widely used in cooking. Different dishes are seasoned with different wines. German food is mostly flavored with beer, and it pays attention to contrast and lightness in color matching, so it is bright in color and can * * * appetite.

Finally, the craft is rigorous and the utensils are exquisite. There are many cooking methods of western food, such as frying, stewing, roasting and stewing. And they pay great attention to the technological process and pay attention to scientific, procedural and rigorous procedures.

Cooking utensils and tableware have different characteristics from Chinese food. Especially tableware, besides porcelain products, crystal, glass and various metal tableware account for a large proportion.

Use of tableware 1. Western tableware in a broad sense includes knives.

Common sense of table manners

Introduction to China's Table Etiquette Table Etiquette occupies a very important position in the complete life order of China people. They believe that dining is not only a way to meet basic physiological needs-it is also a first-class social experience.

Therefore, it is particularly important to master some Chinese catering rules. Whether you are the host or just a guest, you should master some rules. ● The round dining table is very popular.

Because there are many people who can sit, and everyone can sit face to face, the identity of the head of the family is not clearly determined by his seat on the western-style long table. Guests should wait for the host's invitation before taking their seats.

The host must be careful not to let the guests sit near the serving table. This is a big no-no.

You must wait until everyone arrives before you can start any kind of dining activities-even if someone is late. Once everyone is in place, the host family can make the opening remarks.

In the process of eating, the host must play an active role-it is completely reasonable to urge the guests to eat and drink to their fullest. The typical dining table in China looks quite empty, especially in the eyes of westerners.

You can see a bowl on the plate in front of each seat; On the right is a set of chopsticks and spoons, which are placed in their respective seats. On formal occasions, napkins will appear, mainly on the knees.

At a formal banquet, dishes are eaten like slides, one dish at a time. Surprisingly, rice and vegetables are different, but you can choose to eat them together.

Because the dishes have their own characteristics, you should taste them separately, and you can only eat one from the bowl at a time, and you can't mix them. Don't eat with plates, just use bowls.

Bones and crustaceans are placed in different plates. Dirty dishes must be replaced with clean ones.

● Chopsticks are used for all food on the table except soup. Knives may be provided, but as a person from China, it is best to use chopsticks.

Chopsticks are tools for eating, so don't play-it's very impolite to use chopsticks as chicken legs, and you can't point or gesture with chopsticks. Of course, you must never suck chopsticks or stick them in rice. This is a big taboo-like a candle at a funeral, it is considered unlucky.

Besides, you shouldn't keep turning around in a plate with chopsticks. You should look at the food you want to take with your eyes first. When you hold food with chopsticks, try to avoid touching other foods.

If possible, use chopsticks and spoons around you. After eating or taking food, put the chopsticks back in the chopsticks holder.

● Chinese restaurants are informal without tea. Therefore, it is wise to store different kinds of tea as much as possible to ensure that the most acute taste is taken care of.

There are several points to pay attention to about tea. The person sitting next to the teapot is responsible for pouring tea for others and for himself-the order of pouring tea is according to age, from the oldest to the youngest, and finally for himself.

When someone pours tea for you, it is polite to tap on the table with your fingers, which is to show your gratitude and respect to the tea pourer. Catering is the most important thing in home life, which embodies personal quality and taste. The order in which you can pour tea with chopsticks is very particular, that is, long before you are young and women before men. There's a reason for the banquet. People in China always put food first. In addition to meeting people's basic needs, diet also inherits the traditional custom of having a full meal before gathering at the dinner table.

The reason for holding a banquet can be celebration or sadness. Every Chinese New Year, wedding, Mid-Autumn Festival and other China festivals. In China, people gather at the dinner table to celebrate this festival. On the other hand, if someone dies, the family of the deceased will hold a "comfort wine" after the funeral to entertain the relatives and friends who attended the funeral and express their gratitude. It can be seen that China people attach great importance to sharing joys and sorrows before gathering at the dinner table.

Chinese table manners

China's table manners can be summed up as follows:

1. Seating mode. Please bring the guests to the table first. Please sit down next to the elderly guests in turn and enter from the left side of the chair when you sit down. Don't move chopsticks after you sit down. Don't make any noise. Don't get up and walk around. If you have anything to say hello to your host.

Second, when eating, invite guests first. Keep moving chopsticks. Eat less food every time. Eat less food far away from you. Don't make any noise when eating. Don't make any noise when you drink soup. Take a sip with a spoon. It is not advisable to drink a bowl to your mouth. Drink the soup when it is too hot or too cold. Don't drink while blowing. Some people like to chew food when eating, especially hard-chewed food.

Third: Don't burp and make other noises when eating. If there are involuntary noises such as sneezing and bowel sounds, say "I'm sorry". Sorry; Please let the original cool. To apologize.

Fourth; If you want to help guests or elders, you'd better use public chopsticks. You can also give them dishes that are far away from your guests or elders. According to Chinese custom, dishes are served one by one. If there are leaders, old people and guests at the same table, whenever a new dish is served, please ask them to move chopsticks first, or take turns asking them to move chopsticks first to show their attention.

Fifth: when eating fish heads, fishbones, bones, etc. Don't spit it out or throw it on the ground. Slowly take them to your plate by hand, or put them next to your dining table, or put them on paper prepared in advance.

Sixth, we should take time out to talk with people around us in time to reconcile the atmosphere. Don't eat naked, ignore others, don't wolf down a big meal, and don't drink too much.

Seventh: You'd better not pick your teeth at the dinner table. If you want to pick your teeth, cover your mouth with a napkin or hand.

Eighth: Make clear the main task of this meal. We should be clear about whether to focus on business, contact feelings or eat. If we are in the front, we should pay attention when arranging seats. We should put the main negotiators' seats close to each other, so as to facilitate conversation or channel emotions. If we fall behind, we just need to pay attention to common sense and etiquette and concentrate on appreciating dishes.

Ninth: When you finally leave the table, you must thank the host or invite him to your home in return.

Common sense of table manners

1, table manners:

Please take the guests to their seats first, and then ask the elderly to sit next to the guests in turn, and enter from the left side of the chair when seated. Don't move chopsticks after sitting, let alone make any noise, let alone get up and walk.

2, dining etiquette:

Treat middle-aged and elderly people with chopsticks first and take less food at a time. Eat less food away from them. Don't make any noise when eating, and don't make any noise when drinking soup. Sip the soup with a spoon. It is not advisable to drink a bowl from end to mouth. Drink the soup when it is too hot and too cold, and don't blow it at the same time.

3. Etiquette when eating:

Don't burp and make other noises when eating. If there are involuntary noises such as sneezing and bowel sounds, you should apologize by saying "I'm sorry", "I'm sorry" and "Please forgive me".

4. Etiquette for picking up food for guests and elders:

It is best to use chopsticks to send dishes far away from guests or elders to them, because the dishes are served one by one. If there are leaders, old people and guests at the same table, whenever a new dish is served, please ask them to move chopsticks first, or take turns asking them to move chopsticks first to show their attention.

5. When food is stolen or not eaten by bones:

If you eat fish heads, fishbones, bones or food you don't eat, don't spit out or throw it on the ground. Slowly take it to your plate by hand, or put it next to your dining table, or put it on the paper prepared in advance.