The food culture between China and the West is quite different. For Italy, which is comparable to France or other big European countries, it is the ancestor of western cooking. The following is my collection of Italian food etiquette, I hope it will help you.

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an overview of Italian food culture

Italian food contains a variety of cultures and history, and then it is fed back to the whole world, but even such an open world-class food system has its own distinctive national characteristics. Every region has its own noble characteristics, even within ten miles. Highly regionalized emphasis on fresh seasonal features is the primary feature of Italian cuisine. On this basis, Italians have grafted their artistic talent into life perfectly, and the kitchen is the freest studio. The process is complicated, the selection of materials is harsh, and the production is exquisite. No matter whether it is a chubby Italian middle-aged male chef or an Italian mother with classical sex appeal, the food that should be cooked by them is elegant and has a rich original flavor, and the fullness is full of details of turning stone into gold.

Italian food characteristics

First of all, Italian dishes pay attention to the original flavor. Most fish and chicken are cooked without any ingredients, only fried or roasted in a pot, then poured with lemon juice, or sprinkled with pepper noodles and salt. Eating shrimp is only boiled in white water; Secondly, Italians usually only have three courses per meal, and there is bread on the table, so you can help yourself: the first course is usually noodles or other pasta, such as pizza and macaroni. When eating noodles, roll them up with a fork and send them to your mouth. Don't suck out the sound with your mouth. The second main course is usually meat, such as steak, roast chicken, fried fish, etc., accompanied by some vegetables. The meat in western food is usually large, so you need to cut it into small pieces with a knife and fork, and eat it while cutting. You can eat chicken or lobster by hand. Fish generally have bone spurs removed, which is very convenient to eat. For a small amount of small thorns, you should pinch them out by hand and put them on the plate, and you can't spit directly on the plate. The third is lettuce salad; There are fruits and desserts after dinner.

Italian food etiquette

1. Etiquette of giving gifts before meals.

when Italian friends invite friends to dinner at home, guests can bring some small gifts as appropriate.

Gifts are usually opened on the spot, such as wine, sweets or chocolates, flowers, etc. Don't send chrysanthemums when sending flowers, because chrysanthemums are used at funerals; Pay attention to sending odd numbers when sending flowers; Red roses are meant to show affection for women, so they should not be given generally. Handkerchiefs can't be given away.

you can also bring some exquisite and elegant handicrafts or souvenirs with ethnic characteristics.

In Italy, when arranging seats, a man and a woman are apart, and sometimes husbands and wives are separated. The wine, food and dessert brought by the guests can also be eaten immediately.

2. table manners.

Eating Italian western food mainly uses knives and forks. Therefore, the Italian habit at the table is to keep your mouth shut as much as possible and try not to make a sound when eating and drinking. When eating noodles, roll them with a fork and send them into your mouth. Do not inhale them and make noises.

It is also advisable to wait until there is no food in your mouth before talking, otherwise it will be regarded as ill-bred. After each dish is finished, as long as the knife and fork are placed side by side on the plate, it means that it is finished. If there is any left, the waiter will withdraw.

don't get up and cross several people at the dining table to pick up distant meals or condiments. If you need something far away from your eyes, ask your neighbor to do it for you, bring you distant dishes or condiments, and then take food and put it in your personal bowl.

3. Wine culture on the dining table.

Italy is rich in wine from south to north, so there are many varieties and brands of wine in Italy. Italians like to drink wine, which is a must-have drink for every meal on the family table, and treat each other with wine when guests come.

However, Italians are more particular about the way they drink.

generally, drinking aperitif before meals, also known as aperitif wine, can stimulate people's appetite and increase their appetite.

Choose different wines according to different kinds of dishes, such as seafood or meat. Generally, we don't drink hard liquor during the dinner, and we don't have the habit of persuading wine. Therefore, there is basically no alcoholism. Drink a small amount of sweet wine or spirits after meals to help digestion.

In addition, Italians prefer to add some spirits to appetizing soft drinks, pour some brandy on ice cream, and even add some wine to the last coffee, which is considered to be more delicious and unique.

4. Etiquette of dishes on the dining table.

The Italian dinner will provide a complete menu, including appetizer, soup, pasta, pizza, main course and dessert. Eat the first dish, soup or noodles is called the first course, the main course is equal to the second course, then salad, dessert or cheese, and finally coffee or wine after dinner. Choose one for each course.