Korea is a country that emphasizes etiquette, so there are many table manners. When you travel or live in Korea, you should pay more attention to it (^o^) Elders sit down first Elders move chopsticks first Don't take food that the elders haven't yet taken Don't talk too much Use chopsticks when you take the food on the table Use chopsticks when you eat Spoon and chopsticks can't be used at the same time Don't lift the bowl up when you are eating Don't put the spoon and chopsticks on the table Don't leave the table before the elders leave the table Don't smoke before the elders Don't look directly at the elders when you are drinking Drinking with them Don't look directly at your elders, but turn around and drink. Drink soup or kimchi soup with a spoon before eating other food. Eat rice, kimchi soup, miso soup and soup with a spoon, and use chopsticks for other dishes. Don't make noise while eating, and don't let your spoon and chopsticks touch the bowl. Don't use spoons and chopsticks to toss food, and don't pick out food and condiments you don't eat. Don't let food stick to your spoons and chopsticks while eating, and clean your bowl with potpourri when you are finished. ***Enjoy the food on your own plate and eat it later. Vinegar and hot sauces are best eaten on a plate for dipping. If you can't swallow a bone or fishbone during a meal, wrap it quietly on a piece of paper and throw it away, away from others, and don't throw it on the table or the floor. When coughing or sneezing, move your face away from the table and cover your mouth with a handkerchief or handkerchief to avoid being disrespectful. After eating, put spoons and chopsticks in their original places and fold used napkins and put them on the table. When using toothpicks, cover them with one hand and throw them away after use before anyone sees them. When entertaining foreign guests with Korean food When entertaining foreign guests, it is important to pay special attention to the arrangement of the table so that the foreign guests do not feel inconvenienced or uncomfortable, and it is best to make them feel excited about being entertained. First, decide on the shape of the table. The traditional dining table is a four-square table or a round table. Depending on the number of diners, the table can be set up as a single table, a *** table, a table for three, a table for four, or, if there are more than four people, a round table or a large four-square table. In Korean tradition, food is served on the table with spoons and chopsticks, but for more than 4 people, it is more convenient for foreign guests to eat standing up rather than sitting down. In addition to tablecloths, table mats, spoon and chopstick trays, spoons and chopsticks, forks, knives, napkins, glasses, and wine glasses, the cleanliness of the scissors used to serve or the rags used to wipe the table will have a significant impact on whether or not the guest will use our food again. Tablecloths and table mats Traditional tables do not need tablecloths, and the table will look more elegant and cleaner as it is. However, in restaurants, tablecloths or table runners are used to make the table look more attractive and hygienic. Although white tablecloths are the norm, restaurants can also use colorful square tablecloths to create an atmosphere and make them easier to clean. A tablecloth that hangs about 30 cm below your knees is best, but it should be shorter when you are sitting on a cushion. If the tablecloth does not cover the entire table, do not place food, spoons and chopsticks on the table as they are, but use a table mat, at least one made of paper. Even if you don't use a spoon and chopstick rest, it will make your meal more enjoyable. A tablecloth should be large enough to hold a plate, spoons, chopsticks, knives, cups, and other cutlery. Generally, use a rectangular or oval tablecloth measuring 30 x 45 cm, and print it with a nice stripe, the name of the restaurant, and a menu. Or just use white paper. Paper table runners are disposable. Chopstick rests There are various materials for chopstick rests, such as porcelain, wood, and silver, but it is best to use simple, inexpensive, and easy-to-use ones. A spoon and chopstick rest is more elegant when used on a tablecloth or on a large square. Chopsticks, Spoons, and Forks Chinese, Japanese, and Southeast Asian people use chopsticks, so you can put spoons and chopsticks on the table. However, for foreigners who cannot use chopsticks well, it is more appropriate to place a dinner knife and fork on the table with the spoons and chopsticks. When placing a knife on the table, place it to the left of the spoons and chopsticks, and place the fork on the left side of the table where it can be easily reached with the left hand. Napkins There are many types and sizes of napkins. It is best to use a 50-60cm rectangular or square napkin made of cloth similar to a tablecloth. However, if you can't use these napkins every time in a normal restaurant, you can use napkins. The minimum standard napkin size is 30cm square, and smaller napkins are used for the tea table. Water and wine glasses Water glasses made of porcelain are easy to use. While it is common courtesy to prepare cold water before a meal to welcome guests, Chinese, Singaporean and Southeast Asian people drink hot water all year round, so it is a good idea to prepare hot water as well. Glasses or crystal glasses should be prepared for formal dining or drinking. Porcelain cups should be prepared when serving authentic sake or traditional folk liquor to foreign guests. Food Scissors and Table Rags Table rags should be white and neat. If the rags used to wipe the table are not clean, the food, even if it is delicious, will affect your appetite. Often seen in cold noodle stores or pork chop stores, the scissors for cutting noodles and meat are too sharp, making people feel horrible. The worst impression foreigners get when they come to our country is the look of the scissors used in restaurants and the hygiene problem, which I hope to correct in the future. The tip of the scissors is best not pointed but rounded, and use stainless steel material.