Why is it wrong for uncles to drink?

If an uncle and an uncle drink inappropriately, it embodies the principle of respect and inferiority. If two uncles drink together and gradually drink too much, it is easy for some people to be regardless of their generation. And such behavior, if seen by others, is easy to be impolite and even laughed at by others. So, if you don't want this to happen, you might as well not do it in the first place.

There used to be a generation gap in uncle and nephew. No matter where you are, only the younger generation can respect the elder, and no elder can respect the younger generation first. When uncles and nephews drink together, it is inevitable that they will make a fool of themselves and make jokes when they are drunk, which will lose the dignity of the younger generation. There are still many people in rural areas who pay great attention to this.

In addition, I believe everyone has heard a saying, "wine is the essence of food, and the more you drink, the younger you get." After drinking two glasses of wine, people's minds will be out of control because of the paralyzing effect of alcohol, and it is a common phenomenon to lose your manners after drinking.

For a family that strictly abides by feudal etiquette, this is really shameful, which not only loses personal face, but also brings trouble to the prestige of the family, which is very bad.

Related historical origins

The so-called "father and son don't sit at the same table, uncle and nephew don't drink properly" is an ancient folk custom, which comes from the Book of Rites.

Its literal meaning can be understood as "father and son can't eat at the same table, and uncles can't sit together and drink."

The ancients paid great attention to etiquette and moral cultivation, also because the traditional feudal thought was deeply rooted and hierarchical. Especially in important business banquets, in order to show the fine traditional family style and highlight the majesty and fame of the elders, young people cannot enjoy the feast at the same table with their elders.

Because, after all, they are two generations, if we sit together, there will definitely be many ambiguities in communication. The elders enjoy themselves at the dinner, which inevitably makes people feel disappointed.

In order to avoid this unnecessary embarrassing situation between father and son, and to follow the etiquette and cultural virtues of our ancestors, the etiquette norm of "father and son are not at the same table" has been handed down.