In the west, you have your own plate of food, and now Chinese food is put on the table for everyone to share. Next is the English composition about table manners that I arranged for you. I hope it will help you.
Of course, the main difference on the dining table in China is chopsticks instead of knives and forks, but that's only advanced. In a decent restaurant, if you think chopsticks are not enough, you can ask for a knife and fork. The real difference is that in the west, you have your own plate of food, while in China, the dishes are on the table and everyone shares them. If you are invited to a formal dinner, especially if the host thinks you are visiting this country for the first time, he will try his best to let you taste many different kinds of dishes.
This meal usually starts with a set of at least four cold dishes, followed by hot dishes and hot dishes. Soup will be served (unless it is in a Cantonese-style restaurant), followed by the staple food, including rice, noodles and jiaozi. If you want your rice to go with other dishes, you should say it at an appropriate time, because most people in China will eventually choose the staple food or not eat it at all.
Perhaps one of the most surprising things for western tourists is that some China hosts like to put food on their guests' plates. At formal dinners, there are always "public" chopsticks and spoons for this purpose, but some hosts may use their own chopsticks. This is a sign of sincere friendship and courtesy. It is always polite to eat food. If you don't eat, leave the food on the plate.
People in China tend to order too much food, because they will feel embarrassed if all the food is eaten up. When you've had enough, just say it. Otherwise, you will always overeat!
Extended reading
Of course, the main difference on the dining table in China is chopsticks instead of knives and forks, but this is only a superficial phenomenon. Besides, in a decent restaurant, if you find that chopsticks are not enough, you can ask for a knife and fork. The real difference is that in the west, you have your own dish, and now Chinese food is on the table for everyone. If you treat a guest to a formal dinner, especially if the host thinks you are visiting this country for the first time, he will cook many different kinds of dishes for you.
This meal usually starts with a group of at least four cold dishes, followed by hot meat and vegetables as the main course. Soup will be made of rice, noodles and jiaozi (unless it is in a Cantonese restaurant). If you want your rice to go with other dishes, you should say it in time, because most people in China choose the staple food last.
Perhaps one of the most surprising things for western tourists is that some China hosts like to put food on their guests' plates. At formal dinners, there are always "public" chopsticks and spoons, but some virtual hosts can use their own chopsticks. This is a sign of true friendship and courtesy. Always eat food politely. If you don't eat, put the food on the plate.
People in China tend to order too much food, because if all the food is eaten, they will feel embarrassed. When you've had enough, say it. Otherwise, you will always overeat!
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