Table manners play a very important role in the complete life order of China people. They believe that dining is not only a way to meet basic physiological needs, but also a first-class social experience.
In terms of the way of eating, China people are a little different from westerners. Westerners like to taste their own food, while China people have certain rules about eating.
They like to order several dishes and put them in the center of the dining table. Everyone has a bowl of rice to eat with these dishes, which can be added after eating. Picked-up dishes are usually put in your own rice bowl first, so it is impolite to put them directly in your mouth. According to the usual practice, guests will not eat all the dishes on the table when attending formal or traditional dinners, so as not to make the host family mistakenly think that the dishes are not well prepared and feel embarrassed.
There are differences in food culture between China and the West. People in China prefer people to go to teahouses because they can taste more snacks and dishes. Although teahouses have tables for two, most of them are tables for four or more diners. Teahouses are usually noisy, and the atmosphere is not as romantic as western-style restaurants. If two people eat, consider not going to the teahouse.
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Etiquette instructions
1, the trick of making an appointment. The more upscale the hotel, the more you need to make an appointment in advance. When making an appointment, you should not only specify the number and time, but also indicate whether you want a smoking area or a seat with a good view. If it is a birthday or other special day, you can tell the purpose and budget of the banquet. It is basic courtesy to arrive within the scheduled time.
2. No matter how expensive casual clothes are, you can't wear them to the restaurant at will.
3. It is common sense for Europeans and Americans to dress appropriately when eating. To go to high-end restaurants, men should wear neat tops and leather shoes; Ladies should wear suits and shoes with heels. If formal clothes are specified, men must wear ties.
4. Sit from the left side of the chair. The most appropriate way to sit is to sit from the left side. When the chair is pulled away, the body will stand up straight at a distance almost touching the table, and the leader will push the chair in, and when the leg bends and touches the chair behind, you can sit down.
5. When eating, the upper arm and back should lean against the back of the chair, and the abdomen and the table should keep a distance of about one fist. The sitting posture with two feet crossed is best avoided.
6. The order of serving a full set of formal meals is: ① vegetables and soup; ② cod liver oil; ③ fruits; ④ meat; ⑤ milk and cool cheese; ⑥ dessert and coffee; ⑥ fruits; and aperitif wine and table wine. It's not necessary to order all of them. It's rude to order too much but not finish it. People who only order appetizers are not welcome in restaurants with a little standard. Appetizer, main course and dessert are the most appropriate combination. Ordering is not a starter, but a favorite main course, and then a soup suitable for the main course.
7. Don't pretend to be an expert when ordering wine. In a high-end restaurant, a bartender who is good at tasting wine will bring a wine list. For those who don't know much about wine, it's best to tell him the dishes he has chosen, the budget and his favorite wine tastes, and ask the bartender to help him choose.
8. If the main course is meat, it should be accompanied by red wine, while the fish should be accompanied by white wine. Before serving, you might as well have a glass of light wine such as champagne, sherry or Jill.
9. Napkins can be opened before meals. After ordering, open the napkin before the appetizer is delivered, fold it in by one third, and let two thirds spread flat on the legs to cover the legs above the knees. It's best not to stuff napkins into the neckline.
10, take a break, knife and fork. If you want to put down your knife and fork for a short rest in the middle of eating, you should put the knife and fork in the center of the plate in a figure of eight. If the knife and fork protrude out of the plate, it is not safe or beautiful. It is impolite to wave a knife and fork while talking. After eating, put the knife and fork at four o'clock.
Source of reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Table manners