Table manners occupy a very important place in the complete order of life of the Chinese, who believe that dining is not only a way to satisfy basic physiological needs - it is also a social experience of the first importance. For this reason, it is especially important to have knowledge of certain Chinese dining rules, whether you are the host or just a guest.

I, the etiquette of seating. First invited guests to be seated on the seat, in order to invite the elders to be seated next to the guests, to be seated from the left side of the chair into. Do not move chopsticks after being seated, and do not make any noise, and do not get up and walk around, if there is anything to greet the host.

Two, when eating. Ask the guests and elders to move their chopsticks first. Clip the dishes with less each time, and eat less of the dishes far away from yourself. Don't make a sound when you eat, don't make a sound when you drink soup, drink soup with a spoon in small bites, it's not appropriate to bring the bowl to your mouth to drink, when the soup is too hot, drink it after it's cooled, don't drink it while blowing. Some people like to chew their food, especially crunchy food, making a very clear sound, which is not etiquette. Especially when eating with a crowd, we should try to prevent this phenomenon.

Third, do not burp or other sounds during meals. If there is a sneeze, bowel movements and other involuntary sounds, you should say ? I'm sorry?

Four, if you want to give the guests or elders cloth food, it is best to use public chopsticks. Can also be far from the guests or elders of the dishes sent to them in front, according to our Chinese custom, the dishes are one by one to the end, if there are leaders at the table, the elderly, the guests, whenever a new dish up when they ask them to move chopsticks or take turns to ask them to move chopsticks first, in order to show the importance of them.

Fifth, when you eat fish heads, fish spines, bones and other things. Don't spit it out, don't throw it on the ground, but slowly take it to your own plate or put it on the side of the table next to you or put it on the paper you prepared beforehand.

Sixth, to take the time to chat with the left and right a few funny words to harmonize the atmosphere. Don't eat with your head bare, not caring about others, and don't gobble down a big meal, and don't be greedy.

Seven, it is best not to pick teeth at the table. If you want to pick your teeth, use a napkin or hand to block your mouth.