About China Dining Etiquette

With the constant communication between Chinese and western food cultures, Chinese food is not only a traditional eating habit of China people, but also more and more favored by foreigners. However, this seemingly ordinary Chinese restaurant pays some attention to etiquette when eating.

There are six kinds of tableware for Chinese food: cups, plates, bowls, plates, chopsticks and spoons. At a formal banquet, the water glass is placed above the dish and the wine glass is placed on the upper right. Chopsticks and spoons can be placed on special seats or in paper sleeves.

Chinese food is usually served in the following order: cold dishes first, then hot dishes, and finally sweets and fruits. Before eating, the first wet towel given by the waiter is for wiping hands, and it is better not to wipe faces.

At the banquet, when chicken, lobster and fruit are served, sometimes a small water bowl (copper basin, porcelain bowl or crystal glass jar) is served, with rose petals or lemon slices floating on the water for washing hands (someone once mistakenly thought it was a drink and made a joke). When washing, wet your fingers with your hands in turn, rinse them gently, and then dry them with napkins or small towels.

In ancient times, food rituals were divided into levels: court, government, guild, folk and so on.

The modern catering ceremony is simplified as: the host (host) and the guest are gone. As a guest, you should pay attention to your appearance when you go to dinner, and decide whether to bring small gifts or good wine according to your relationship. Punctuality when eating; After arriving, first, according to whether you know it or not, you should report it yourself, or be introduced by the host, and follow the arrangement of the host.

Then sit down: This "hero row" is the most important food ceremony in China. Since ancient times, because of the evolution of table furniture, the arrangement of seats has also changed. Generally speaking, the seating order is "Zuo Zun Dong" and "Facing the gate is the respect".

The person in charge of the family banquet is the elder with the highest seniority, and the last seat is the lowest; In a family dinner, the chief guest is the most respected guest, and the guest host is the last one. The director can't sit until he's seated, and he can't start until he starts. When he was on a wine tour, he began to respect the chief executive in order before drinking.

Extended data:

1. What's more, if someone comes to report, regardless of their status, people at that table will go out to meet them.

2. If it is a round table, the host and guest facing the gate are 2, 4 and 6 on the left hand side and 3, 5 and 7 on the right hand side until they meet.

3. If it is a square table and there is a seat facing the gate, the right seat facing the gate is the host and guest.

If it is not facing the gate, the right seat on the east side is the chief. Then the chieftain sits on the left hand side 2, 4, 6, 8 (facing 8) and on the right hand side 3, 5, 7 (facing 7).

5. If it is a large banquet, the arrangement between tables should pay attention to the upper, middle and lower, with 2, 4 and 6 seats on the left and 3, 5 and 7 seats on the right.

6. According to the identity and status of the host and guests, relatives and friends sit separately.

7. Napkins are mainly used to prevent clothes from getting dirty, and also to wipe oil stains on the mouth and hands.

8. The napkin should be spread out and placed on the thigh at the top of the knee. Don't tie them on your belt or hang them on the neckline of your suit.

9. Never wipe the tableware with a napkin.

10. After eating, fold the napkin, put it on the dining table and leave.

References:

Baidu encyclopedia-Chinese food etiquette