Table Etiquette for Civilized Dining

Table Etiquette has a long history in China. According to literature records, at least in the Zhou Dynasty, the table etiquette had formed a set of quite perfect systems, especially praised by Confucius, who was a wine-offering official in Lu, and became an important aspect of showing the appearance of a great country, a state of etiquette and a place of civilization in past dynasties. As a traditional banquet etiquette of the Han nationality, it had its own set of procedures: the host folded Cambodia and invited each other, Welcome guests outside the door temporarily. When the guests arrive, they greet each other, introduce a small sitting room, and offer refreshments. After the guests are together, guide them to the table, with the left as the top, and regard them as the chief, with two seats opposite to the first, three seats below the first and four seats below the second. When the guests sit down, the host will make a toast to make the dishes, and the guests will thank each other with courtesy. There are also certain stresses in pouring wine and serving during the dinner: the elders and the host should be respected first. Until farewell, this traditional banquet etiquette remained intact in most parts of China, such as Shandong, Hongkong and Taiwan Province, and it was reflected in many film and television works. Influenced by the introduction of western food in Qing Dynasty, some western food etiquette was introduced, such as dividing dishes, serving soup and drinking wine, etc., which was also introduced into Chinese food etiquette because of reasonable and hygienic eating methods. Make the dining etiquette more scientific and reasonable. The more popular modern Chinese banquet etiquette is developed on the basis of continuing the tradition and referring to foreign etiquette. Its seating is based on the principle that the right is the highest in western banquets. The first guest of honor sits on the right side of the host, and the second guest sits on the left side of the host or the right side of the first guest of honor. The wine is served on the right side of the guest, first the guest of honor, then the host, first the female guest, and then the male guest. The wine is poured for eight minutes and cannot be over-filled. Serving single dishes or side dishes and snacks comes first, and serving whole chicken, whole duck, whole fish and other plastic dishes can't face the right theme. These procedures can not only make the whole banquet process harmonious and orderly, but also reflect and communicate the identity and feelings of the host and guest. Therefore, the etiquette on the table can make the banquet activities complete and comprehensive. Make the self-cultivation of both the host and the guest fully displayed. China Table Etiquette Introduction Table Etiquette occupies a very important position in the complete life order of China people. They believe that dining is not only a way to meet basic physiological needs-it is also a first-class social experience. Therefore, it is particularly important to master some Chinese dining rules, whether you are a host or just a guest. Everyone must master some rules. ● Round dining tables are popular, because more people can sit and everyone can sit face to face. The identity of the head of a family is not clearly identified by his seat at a western long dining table. Guests should wait for the host's invitation before they can sit down. The host must be careful not to ask the guests to sit near the table. This is a big taboo. You must wait until everyone is here before you can start any form of dining activities-even if someone is late. Once everyone is in place, the host's family can make an opening speech. During the meal, The host must take an active role-it is completely reasonable to urge the guests to eat and drink to their fullest. ● A typical Chinese dining table looks quite empty, especially in the eyes of westerners. A bowl on the plate can be seen in front of each seat; On the right is a set of chopsticks and spoons, which are placed on their respective seats. On formal occasions, napkins will appear, mainly on the knees. At formal banquets, the dishes are eaten like slides, one dish at a time. Surprisingly, rice is not the same as the dishes, but you can choose to eat them together. Because the dishes have their own characteristics, you should taste them individually and only eat one from the bowl at a time, not mix them. You can only use bowls. Bones and shells are placed in individual plates. Dirty plates must always be replaced with clean plates. ● Chopsticks are used for all food on the table except soup. Knives may be provided *, but as a China person, it is best to use chopsticks. Chopsticks are tools for eating, so don't play with chopsticks-it is very rude to use them as drumsticks, and you should not use chopsticks to point or gesture at people. Of course, Never suck chopsticks or stick chopsticks in rice. This is a big no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no- Put the chopsticks back in the chopsticks holder. ● A Chinese restaurant is not formal without tea. For this reason, it is wise to store different kinds of tea as much as possible to ensure that the most astute tastes are taken care of. Regarding tea, you should pay attention to several key things. The person who sits in the nearest teapot should be responsible for pouring tea for others and himself-the order of pouring tea is according to the age, from the oldest to the youngest, and finally for himself. When others pour tea for you. Etiquette should tap the table with your fingers, which is to express your gratitude and respect to the tea pourer. Dining is a top priority for home life, which reflects personal quality and taste. The order of pouring tea with chopsticks is very particular. The reasons for holding a banquet are joy and sorrow. China people have always been "food first". Apart from meeting people's basic needs, eating is also a traditional custom. The reason for holding a banquet can be celebration. On the other hand, if someone dies, the bereaved will host a "consolation wine" after the funeral to give thanks to their relatives and friends who attended the funeral. It can be seen that China people attach great importance to sharing joy and sorrow before gathering at the dinner table. China people not only respect the art and etiquette of eating very much, but even worship the "Kitchen God" derived from "Vulcan", who they think can protect the kitchen from fires and various unfortunate incidents. Every family prepares a delicious meal to offer sacrifices to "Zao Jun", including a whole chicken, roast pig, various vegetables, rice, etc., to thank "Zao Jun" for their blessing in the past year. They usually put the dining table in front of "Zao Ju" and put the delicacies on the left side of the table for several hours before taking away the food. What is the relationship between eating etiquette and superstition? Guests dining at the same table with traditional China families should respect their culture, manners and customs.

knowledge of eating etiquette

knowledge of table manners 1. etiquette of taking a seat.

please take the guests to the table first, and then ask the elderly to sit next to the guests in turn. When seated, you should enter from the left side of the chair. Don't move chopsticks after sitting, let alone make any noise, and don't get up and walk.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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. 5. Make clear the main task of this meal.

it should be clear whether to talk about business, contact feelings or eat. If it is the former, we should pay attention when arranging seats, and put the seats of the main negotiators close to each other to facilitate conversation or dredge emotions.

If it's the latter, just pay attention to common sense etiquette and focus on appreciating the dishes. 6. It's best not to pick your teeth at the dinner table.

If you want to pick your teeth, cover your mouth with a napkin or hand. 7. Take time to chat with people around you in a timely manner to reconcile the atmosphere. Don't eat bareheaded, regardless of others, don't wolf down a big meal, and don't drink too much.

8. When you leave the table at last, you must express your thanks to your host, or invite your host to your home in return.

extended information: basic etiquette 1. make an appointment for a restaurant in advance, and reply as soon as possible when accepting an invitation from others.

2. When you enter the dining room, you should be led by the waiter (usher), and you should not take your seat rashly. 3. After taking a seat, keep a correct posture, keep your feet under your seat, and don't straighten up at will. Don't lean your elbows against the edge of the table, or put your hands on the back of your neighbor's chair.

4. Generally, the chair is seated from the left side, while the upper position is farthest from the exit, so you can see the quiet position of the whole audience clearly. When ordering, the number of dishes sent must match the number of people eating.

6. when choosing a la carte, you should order according to the order of the set meal. 7. When eating, make up your makeup in the dressing room to avoid making up your makeup in front of everyone.

8. Things must be arranged in advance to avoid leaving the meeting halfway. 9. If you want to take the condiments placed in front of other guests at the same table, you should ask the guests next to you to help pass them on. You should not cross and drive for things.

11. If the host cooks the food himself, don't forget to give the host appreciation. 11. After eating, the tableware must be placed neatly, not in disorder.

napkins should also be folded and put on the table. Pay attention to drinks Tea is the daily drink of China people, and soup is the best drink for their meals. On special days or occasions, China people will drink wine or strong liquor, but they will not drink water, which is different from westerners.

China tea is the main drink in the teahouse. Although there are other drinks available, they think tea is the most refreshing and stomach-refreshing drink, especially after eating greasy snacks. Tea helps to wash away greasy food. Each table is provided with one or two teapots, which can be refilled continuously. Guests only need to open the lid of the teapot and put it on the top of the teapot, and a waiter will come to add boiling water. No matter how much tea there is in the teacup of the same table, one of them can pour tea for others, but remember to pour it for others first and then for yourself, which is in line with etiquette.

The teahouse has different kinds of tea, and guests can choose according to their personal preferences.

reference: Baidu encyclopedia-table manners (etiquette types).

knowledge of western food etiquette

knowledge of western food etiquette: when eating meat with bones with a knife fork, you can eat it with your hands.

if you want to eat more elegantly, it is better to use a knife. Fix the whole piece of meat with a fork (you can put the fork upward and press the meat with the back of the fork), and then insert a knife along the bone head to cut the meat.

it's best to eat while cutting. When you have to eat with your hands, hand washing water will be attached.

When hand washing water and meat with bone head are served together, it means "Please eat with your hands". After eating with your fingers, put your fingers in a bowl filled with hand washing water and wash them clean.

If you get your fingers dirty when eating the same food, you can also ask the waiter to bring hand washing water. Be careful to wash your hands gently. It is a courtesy to the chef to dip the dough bag in the seasoning juice until there is no seasoning juice left.

Be careful not to "lick" the plate of the dough bag completely, but to fork the dough bag that has been torn into small pieces and dip it in a little flavoring juice to eat, which is an elegant way to make it. When wiping the dirty mouth with the inside of the towel, be sure to wipe it with the towel and avoid using your own handkerchief.

it's proper to wipe the inside of the table towel instead of soiling the front. After washing your fingers, you also wipe them with a table towel.

if the towel is badly dirty, please ask the waiter to replace it with a new one. Everything is done by the waiter in the first-class dining room. In addition to eating, guests should let the waiter do things such as pouring wine, arranging tableware and picking up knives and forks that have fallen on the ground.

In a foreign country, when eating, the waiter will ask, "How is everything?" If there is no question, you can use "Good" to express your satisfaction. It's very strange to enjoy delicious food and social intercourse when you are eating in the dining room.

However, it's also extremely impolite to make a loud noise like no one is watching. The volume of the sound should be careful to keep the distance that the other party can hear, and don't affect the adjacent table.

Never put the towel on the chair when you leave in the middle. When you leave in the middle, it's best to call the people at the same table when you are serving food, and put the towel on the chair before you go. Don't disturb the whole process and atmosphere of eating. After eating, just put the towel on the dining table as you like, and don't have to fold it neatly.

Before the dessert is served in the high-class dining room with any choice of buttermilk, a large tray filled with several kinds of buttermilk, biscuits and fruits will be served. You can choose as few as you can, but it will be subject to the acceptable range. When eating sweet points with forks and soup spoons, soup spoons and forks are usually attached.

sweet spots such as ice cream are slippery, so they can be fixed with a fork and put into a soup spoon to eat. Large pieces of fruit can be cut into small pieces and eaten with a fork.

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