Fish is loved by people, not only because of its edible value, but also because it is a beautiful cultural symbol, which means "more than one year". In China's dining etiquette, eating fish is also exquisite, and you can't follow your inclinations.

you know, guests should sit on the east side of the table;

don't forget, the fish head faces east and the fish belly faces north.

the fish head faces east and the fish belly faces north. Most of China people's houses face south. When guests eat, according to the custom, they should sit on the "hands-on", that is, the east side of the table, the accompanying guests should sit on the west side, and the host should sit on the south side for hospitality service. In order to show respect for the guests, all the dishes served should take care of the guests and try to make them eat comfortably. As a special dish at the table, fish should naturally put the guests first. Facing the fish head east is a blessing to the guests, and the other is respect for the guests. When eating at home, you should aim the fish head at your elders.

you know, the owner can't move the fish before others do;

don't forget, the first chopsticks are for the most distinguished guests.

At the dinner table, the host doesn't touch the fish, and others can't move first. The host's first chopsticks give the meat on the fish gills to the most distinguished guests, and the meat on the fish gills is the best.

You know, turning over fish is reminiscent of turning over a boat.

don't forget to say "turn over" when eating fish.

When eating fish, it is forbidden to "turn over". This taboo began with fishermen. Turning over fish is reminiscent of capsizing, which is very unlucky. Sometimes guests don't know this taboo, and when they eat fish, they turn it over, and the host will be very angry and have to take the fish and cook it again. In some places, the action of "turning the fish" is taboo, and in some places, the word "turning" is taboo. When people turn the fish over with chopsticks, they will say "shun fish", while in others, they will say "Zheng fish". In some places, people turn the fish upside down from the beginning, which is called "turning around", which means coming back safely from the sea.

you know, leaving the fish head represents more than one year;

don't forget, fish heads can't be eaten at high-standard banquets.

In high-standard banquets, fish heads are often inedible, and even the most distinguished guests will not eat fish heads. Leaving fish heads behind means that they are more than enough every year.