The table manners in China can be summarized as follows:

1. Etiquette of taking a seat. First, ask the guests to take a seat. When the elderly are invited to sit next to the guests, they should enter from the left side of the chair. After taking a seat, don't move chopsticks, let alone make any noise. Don't get up and walk. If there is anything to say hello to the host.

Second, When eating, please invite guests first. Keep moving chopsticks. Eat less food each time. Eat less food that is far away from you. Don't make any noise when eating. Don't make any noise when drinking soup. Drink it with a spoon in small bites. It is not advisable to drink the bowl end to mouth. Drink it when the soup is too hot. Don't blow and drink it at the same time. Some people like to chew food when eating, especially crunchy food. Make a clear sound. This is against the etiquette requirements. Especially when eating with people, we should try our best to prevent this phenomenon.

Third, don't burp and make other noises when eating. If there are involuntary noises such as sneezing and bowel sounds, we should say "I'm sorry". Sorry; "Please let the original cool". To apologize.

Fourth; If you want to serve food to guests or elders, you'd better use public chopsticks. You can also send dishes far away from guests or elders to them. According to the custom of our Chinese nation, the dishes are served one by one. If there are leaders, elderly people and guests at the same table, please ask them to move chopsticks first whenever a new dish is served, or ask them to move chopsticks first in turn to show their attention.

Fifth, eat fish heads. Don't throw it on the floor either. Take it to your plate slowly by hand, or put it next to your dining table or on the paper prepared in advance.

Sixth, take time to talk with people around you in a timely manner to harmonize the atmosphere. Don't eat bareheaded, regardless of others, don't wolf down a big meal, and don't drink too much.

Seventh, it's best not to pick at the dining table. Cover your mouth with a napkin or hand.

Eighth, make clear the main task of this meal. Make it clear whether you should focus on business, contact feelings or eat. If you are in the front, you should pay attention when arranging your seats. If you are in the back, you just need to pay attention to common sense etiquette and focus on appreciating dishes. < p

First, banquet etiquette

(1) When you are invited to a banquet, you are probably more interested in the people eating at the same table and the conversation at the table than in the food. Therefore, when eating, you should make as little noise and movements as possible.

(2) As soon as the hostess picks up the napkin, you can also pick up your napkin and put it on your lap. Sometimes there is a bun wrapped in a napkin; In that case, take it and put it on a small dish next to it.

(3) If the napkin is large, put it on your lap in double folds; If it's small, open it all. Never pin the napkin on the collar or vest, and don't rub it in your hands. You can use a corner of a napkin to wipe off oil stains or dirt on your mouth or fingers. Never use it to clean knives, forks or dishes.

(4) Dinner usually begins with soup. The biggest spoon in front of your seat is the spoon, which is next to the plate on your right. Don't use the spoon in the middle of the table by mistake, because it may be used to get vegetables and jam.

(5) Before the hostess picks up her spoon or fork, the guest is not allowed to eat any dish. The hostess usually doesn't start until every guest gets the food. She won't ask you to eat first, as China is used to. When she picks up a spoon or fork, that means everyone can do the same.

(6) If there is a fish dish, it is usually served after the soup. There may be a special fork for fish on the table, which may be similar to the fork for eating meat, usually smaller. In short, the harpoon is placed on the outside of the meat fork on the side far from the plate.

(7) Usually, before the fish is served, the bones of the fish are already removed. If the fish you eat still has thorns, you can hold a bread roll or a piece of bread in your left hand and a knife in your right hand to push the thorns away.

(8) If there is a thorn in your mouth, you should take it out with your fingers quietly and as unnoticed as possible, and put it on the edge of the plate, not on the table or on the ground.

Banquet Etiquette (1)

1. All people have fun together, and don't whisper.

Most banquet guests are many, so we should try to talk about some topics that most people can participate in and get the approval of most people. Because one's hobbies and knowledge are different, the topic should not be too partial as far as possible, so as to avoid being the only one, being far apart and talking endlessly, which leads to digression and ignores everyone. In particular, try not to whisper to others, giving others a sense of mystery, which will often lead to the jealousy of "just you two" and affect the effect of drinking.

2. aim at the host and guest and grasp the overall situation

most banquets have a theme, which is the purpose of drinking. When you go to dinner, you should first look around at your expressions and prioritize. Don't drink just for the sake of drinking, and lose a good chance to make friends, let alone let some grandstanding drinkers disturb the host's meaning.

3. Proper language and humor

A person's talent, common sense, cultivation and communication manners can be displayed on the wine table. Sometimes a humorous language will leave a deep impression on the guests and make people feel good about you invisibly. Therefore, we should know when to say something, and it is crucial to use proper language and be humorous.

4. Don't try to persuade people to drink moderately.

People often encounter the phenomenon of persuading people to drink at the wine table. Some people always like to use the wine field as a battlefield and try their best to persuade others to drink more, thinking that it is unrealistic not to drink enough.

"judging heroes by wine" is ok for people who drink a lot, but it is difficult for those who drink a little. Sometimes, if you persuade them too much, it will completely destroy the original friends' feelings.

5. Toast in an orderly way, with clear priorities

Toast is also a science. Generally speaking, toasting should be in the order of age, position and the identity of the guest and the host. Before toasting, we must fully consider the order of toasting and distinguish between primary and secondary. In order to drink with people you don't know, you should first inquire about your identity or pay attention to what others call you, so as to avoid embarrassing or hurting feelings.

when toasting, you must grasp the order of toasting. If you want a guest at the table, you should be more respectful to him, but it should be noted that if there are people with higher status or older people present, you should not only be respectful to those who can help you, but also toast the venerable elders first, otherwise everyone will be embarrassed.

6. Look at words and deeds, understand people's hearts

If you want to be appreciated by everyone at the wine table, you must learn to look at words and deeds. To communicate with people, it is necessary to understand people's hearts, so as to play a good role on the wine table.

7, edgy gradually, sit firmly on Mount Tai

At the banquet, you should see clearly the occasion, correctly evaluate your own strength, don't be too impulsive, try to keep some sense of alcohol and talk, don't let others underestimate yourself and don't show yourself too much, choose the right opportunity, and gradually radiate your edgy, so as to sit firmly on Mount Tai, so as not to give others the idea of "this ability", so that everyone can't underestimate your strength.

Banquet etiquette (2)

1-Seating

Generally speaking, seating is "respecting the left and respecting the east" and "facing the gate". If it's a round table, it's the host and guest facing the gate. In terms of the distance from the host and guest, the closer to the host and guest, the more respected it is. At the same distance, the left side is more respected than the right side. If it is a square table, if there is a seat facing the gate, the right seat on the side of the gate is the host and guest. If it is not facing the gate, the right seat on the east side is the chief.

if it's a big banquet, the arrangement between tables should pay attention to the chief, with 2, 4 and 6 seats on the left and 3, 5 and 7 seats on the right. According to the identity and status of the host and guest, the relatives and friends should sit separately.

if you are the host, you should arrive early, then wait at the door and show the guests seats. If you are the invitee, you should be seated according to the host's arrangement.

generally speaking, if your boss is present, you should lead the boss to the main seat and ask the customer to sit at the left side of the main seat at the highest level. Unless the host's leadership level is very high.

2-order

If time permits, you should wait for most guests to arrive, circulate the menu to the guests and invite them to order. Of course, as a business banquet, you will be worried about the budget. Therefore, to control the budget, it is most important for you to do more homework before cooking. It is more important to choose a suitable place for guests, so that guests can greatly understand your budget. Besides, generally speaking, if you pay the bill and the guests are not too embarrassed to order, you will be the master. If your boss is also at the banquet, don't let him/her order because he respects him or thinks that he has rich social experience and eats a lot of banquets, unless he/she asks for it. Otherwise, he will feel that he is not decent enough.

if you are a party goer, you should know that you should not be too active in ordering, but let the host order. If the other party kindly requests, you can order a dish that is not too expensive and not taboo. Remember to ask the people at the table for advice, especially "Is there anything you don't eat?" Or "What do you prefer to eat?" Make everyone feel taken care of. After ordering, you can ask "I ordered, I don't know if it suits several people's tastes", "Would you like something else" and so on.

when ordering, be sure to have a clear idea. When ordering food, you can follow the following three rules: look at the composition of personnel. Generally speaking, one dish per capita is a general rule. If it is a dinner party with more men, the amount can be increased appropriately.

second, look at the combination of dishes. Generally speaking, a table of dishes is best to be well-prepared, cold and hot, and try to be comprehensive. If there are more men on the table, you can order more meat, and if there are more women, you can order more light vegetables.

Third, look at the importance of the banquet. If it is an ordinary business banquet, an average dish is acceptable from 51 yuan to 81 yuan. If the object of this banquet is a key person, then order a few dishes with enough weight, such as lobster, swordfish and shad, and then serve abalone, wing powder and so on.

another thing to note is that when ordering, you should not ask the waiter about the price of the food or bargain, which will make your company look a little petty in front of customers and customers will feel uncomfortable.

attachment: Chinese food ordering instructions-three excellent and four bogeys

A standard Chinese meal usually starts with cold dishes, followed by stir-frying, followed by the main course, then snacks and soup. If you feel a little tired, you can order some dessert after dinner and finally serve a fruit plate. When ordering food, we should take into account the dishes of each procedure.

Priority dishes

First, dishes with Chinese characteristics. When entertaining foreign guests, we should pay more attention to this one. Such as fried spring rolls, boiled dumplings, steamed dumplings, lion's head, diced chicken with peanuts, etc., are not delicious, but they are highly praised by many foreigners because of their distinctive China characteristics.

second, dishes with local characteristics. For example, mutton in soup in Xi 'an, braised pork in Maojia, Hunan, stewed lion's head in Shanghai, and instant-boiled mutton in Beijing, when entertaining foreign guests there, I'm afraid these special dishes will be more praised than the same raw seafood.

third, the specialty of this restaurant. Many restaurants have their own specialties. The last special dish of this restaurant can show the host's care and respect for the invited guests.

when arranging the menu, we must also consider the dietary taboos of the guests, especially the dietary taboos of the guests. There are four main dietary taboos

1. Religious dietary taboos should not be neglected at all. For example, Muslims usually don't eat pork and don't drink alcohol. Buddhists in China eat less meat, which not only refers to meat, but also includes pungent food such as onion, garlic, leek and mustard. Some Buddhists who believe in Guanyin are especially forbidden to eat beef in their diet, which should be paid special attention to when entertaining Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and overseas Chinese compatriots.

2. For health reasons, some foods are also taboo. For example, people with heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, arteriosclerosis, hypertension and sequelae of stroke are not suitable for eating dog meat. People with hepatitis should avoid eating mutton and soft-shelled turtle. People with digestive diseases such as gastroenteritis and stomach ulcer soup are also not suitable for eating soft-shelled turtle. Patients with high blood pressure and high cholesterol should drink less chicken soup.

3. People's dietary preferences are often different in different regions. For this, we should take into account when arranging the menu. For example, people in Hunan Province generally like to eat spicy food and eat less sweets. People in Britain and America usually don't eat pets, rare animals, animal viscera, animal heads and claws. In addition, when entertaining foreign guests, try to eat less hard dishes, and foreigners are less likely to spit out food that has been bitten into their mouths during meals, which also needs to be taken into account.

4. Some occupations, for some reason, often have different special taboos in catering. For example, national civil servants are not allowed to eat and be invited when performing official duties, to eat and drink at official banquets, to eat beyond the standards set by the state, and to drink alcoholic beverages. For another example, drivers are not allowed to drink alcohol during work. If you ignore this point, you may make the other party make mistakes.

3-Eating

People in China are generally very particular about eating, and they are also very particular about eating. With more and more attention paid to workplace etiquette, eating and eating at the business table are also more particular. Take Chinese food as an example to teach you how to be polite and elegant at the dinner table.

At the beginning of a Chinese banquet, the first wet towel given by the waiter is to wipe your hands. Don't use it to wipe your face. When lobster, chicken and fruit are served, a small water lemon with lemon slices or rose petals floating in it is not a drink, but for washing hands. When washing your hands, you can take turns to wet your fingers, rinse them gently, and then dry them with a small towel.

be polite when eating. Don't persuade foreign guests repeatedly, but introduce the characteristics of Chinese food to each other, and it's up to him to eat or not. Some people like to persuade others, and even help them. Foreign guests don't have this habit. If you are polite again and again, people may resent it: "I said I wouldn't eat it. What do you have to force me to do?" By analogy, attend a banquet hosted by foreign guests, and don't expect the host to give you food repeatedly. If you wait for someone to serve you food, you'll have to be hungry.

after the guests are seated, don't start eating immediately. Instead, guests should wait for the host to say hello and raise their glasses to signal the start. Guests can't get ahead of their hosts. To be civilized, you should wait for the dishes to turn to yourself before moving chopsticks. Don't grab in front of your neighbor, and it is not advisable to take too many dishes at a time. Chew slowly, which is not only conducive to digestion, but also a etiquette requirement at the table. Never go in big chunks