Why do Shandong people have so many rules for drinking?

Shandong people are good at drinking, which is well known in the world. Shandong people are cool, hospitable and love to drink, but there are many manners and customs on the wine table and many ways to drink. Do you know these wine table cultures in Shandong?

First, sit down. Shandong has been a country of etiquette since ancient times, and the distinction between host and guest, young and old on the wine table cannot be sloppy. On the wine table, the position of the door is usually the owner or the owner (that is, the person who pays the bill and treats the guests), and the wine table is sometimes dubbed as the "manor owner". In the position opposite him, the host came to entertain the guests together, called "the main escort". The names of these two locations vary from place to place, but their meanings are similar.

There is a simple way to judge: just look at the way napkins are folded in cups on the table. The folding methods of napkins in these two positions are different. The host's napkin is usually folded into a cylinder and inserted into the cup. The host's napkin folded into a fan.

After the host and guests were seated, they began to pour wine. Shandong people like drinking, especially drinking in large glasses. At present, the standard cups in Shandong Province are three-two-three-high cups (it is impossible to prove who is the first to be popular, but a bottle of white wine can just pour three cups). Wine is generally white wine, and the degree is generally around 38 degrees. Of course, you can also drink beer, but it is generally converted according to the ratio of liquor and beer +0: 6.

After taking a seat, everyone fills such a cup first, which is called the front cup. This glass of wine is a must for everyone present. Not drinking is disrespectful to the host or the host. Of course, the host will lead everyone to drink this first glass of wine. Generally, the host should have an opening speech, be polite and then set a standard. In other words, this glass of wine should be finished several times.

It used to be six times, called "Liushun". Recently, "seven times" is popular, that is, the main accompaniment "four times" and the deputy main accompaniment "three times". In this way, under the leadership of the host, everyone can drink, eat and chat. This wine usually doesn't touch the glass. Shandong people call it "clinking glasses doesn't count."

When the host leads everyone to finish this cup, it's the host's turn to speak. It is also a ceremony, and it is also to lead everyone to drink a glass of wine. Under normal circumstances, two glasses of wine are more than half a catty, the host and guest are flushed, and the clouds are rising at their feet.

At this time, the host announced that the ceremony was over and everyone could move freely. Note that this free activity doesn't really let you go out to sober up, but you can drink alone with anyone, you can drink more or less, and there is no limit.

Generally, at this time, guests should thank their hosts for their hospitality. Generally, the first round is the guest and host, the second round is the guest and host, and so on.

This period is the most active time on the wine table, which can bring the relationship between host and guest closer at once. But this time is often a headache. Because there is already half a catty of white wine at this time, there are still many tricks to persuade wine, which is particularly easy to get drunk.

Shandong people generally drink for a long time, except for some ceremonial banquets, which are controlled at about one hour. Generally, the banquet lasts more than three hours, while the gathering time between some close friends is longer.