Definition of table manners:

1. Table manners. As the name implies, it refers to the common sense of etiquette at the table when eating, and the problem of catering etiquette can be described as a long history.

2. According to the literature records, at least in the Zhou Dynasty, the catering etiquette had formed a fairly perfect system, which was praised and respected by Confucius and became an important aspect of expressing the appearance of a great country, a state of etiquette and a place of civilization in successive dynasties.

Table manners:

First, table manners. Please take the guests to the table first, then ask the elderly to sit next to the guests in turn, and enter from the left side of the chair when seated. Don't move chopsticks after sitting, let alone make any noise, and don't get up and walk. If you have anything to say hello to the host (the person facing the door is the seat of attendance, which is usually arranged according to the other person's status).

second, when having a meal, treat the elderly to move chopsticks first. Eat less food each time, eat less food far away from you, don't make any noise when eating, and don't make any noise when drinking soup. Drink soup in small bites with a spoon. It is not advisable to drink the bowl to your mouth. Drink the soup when it is too hot and cold, and don't blow it at the same time. Some people like to chew crisp food hard and make a clear sound when eating, which is not in line with etiquette requirements, especially when eating with others, we should try our best to prevent this phenomenon.

Third, don't burp and make other noises when eating. If there are involuntary noises such as sneezing and bowel sounds, you should say something like "I'm sorry", "I'm sorry" and "Please forgive me" to apologize.

fourth, if you want to serve food to guests or elders, you'd better use public chopsticks, or you can send food far away from guests or elders to them. According to the custom of our Chinese nation, dishes are served one by one. If there are leaders, old people and guests at the same table, please ask them to move chopsticks first whenever a new dish is served, or take turns asking them to move chopsticks first to show their attention.

5. When eating fish heads, fishbones, bones, etc., don't spit outside or throw them on the ground. Slowly take them to your plate by hand, or put them next to your dining table or on paper prepared in advance.