The seating arrangement of a formal banquet is basically the same as that of a dining table, with high right and low left, first right and then left. According to international practice, the seating arrangement should be interspersed between men and women, with the hostess as the subject, the guest of honor on the right side of the hostess and the wife of the guest of honor on the right side of the host. China is used to arranging seats according to the position, which is convenient for conversation.

If there are ladies and gentlemen present, they are usually arranged together. The guest of honor sits on the right of the host and the hostess sits on the right of the hostess. For banquets with more than two tables, the position of the first host of the other tables can be the same as that of the host's main table, or it can be directly opposite to the main table.

origin

Banquet originated in the hazy era of social and religious development. Long before agriculture appeared, primitive clans and tribes held various sacrifices and ceremonies when the seasons changed. These ceremonies often have dinner activities. After the emergence of agriculture, because the change of seasons is more closely related to farming and harvesting, people should also hold a feast on designated days to celebrate the renewal of nature and people.

develop

China's earlier written records about banquets can be found in "Eating and Fear" in Preface to Zhouyi. With the increasing variety of dishes and the diversification of banquet forms, the names of banquets are also increasing.