The problem of catering etiquette has a long history. According to literature records, at least in the Zhou Dynasty, the catering etiquette had formed a fairly perfect system, especially praised and respected by Confucius, who was once a wine-offering ceremony 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 successive dynasties. As a tradition of the Han nationality, the ancient banquet etiquette has its own set of procedures: the host is invited to meet guests outside the door temporarily. When the guests arrive, they greet each other, introduce them into the living room and offer refreshments. After the guests are seated, the guests are guided to the table, with the left as the top, which is regarded as the chief. There are two seats relative to the first seat, three seats below the first seat and four seats below the second seat. The guests sit down, the host toasts the dishes, and the guests thank each other with gifts. There is also a certain emphasis on serving wine during the dinner: the elders and guests should be respected first, and the host should be the last. After the banquet, guide the guests to sit in the living room and serve tea until they say goodbye. This traditional banquet etiquette has been preserved in most parts of China, such as Shandong, Hongkong and Taiwan Province, and it is reflected in many film and television works.

influenced by the introduction of western food in Qing dynasty, some western etiquette was introduced. Such as serving dishes, soup and wine, are also introduced into Chinese etiquette because of reasonable and hygienic eating methods. The exchange of Chinese and western food culture makes the catering etiquette more scientific and reasonable.

The 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 is seated on the right side of the host, and the second guest of honor is 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. Pour eight points of wine, not too full. The order of serving is still traditional, cold first and then hot. Hot dishes should be on the left side of the seat opposite the guest of honor; Serve single dishes or side dishes, snacks before guests, whole chicken, whole duck, whole fish and other plastic dishes, not head and tail facing the main position. 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 above the dining table can make the banquet activities complete and comprehensive, so that the cultivation of both the host and the guest can be fully displayed. Table manners play a very important role in the complete life order of China people. They believe that dining is not only a way to meet basic physiological needs-but also a first-class social experience. Therefore, it is particularly important to master some Chinese catering rules. Whether you are a host or just a guest, you must master some rules.

● Round dining tables are very popular. Because more people can sit, and everyone can sit face to face, the identity of the head of the family is not clearly identified by his seat at the western long dining table. Guests should wait for the host's invitation before sitting down. The host must be careful not to ask the guests to sit near the serving table. This is a big taboo.

you can't start any kind of dining activities until everyone is here-even if someone is late. Once everyone is in place, the host family can make the opening remarks. During the meal, the host must take a proactive 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 a formal banquet, the way to eat dishes is much like a slide show, one dish at a time. Surprisingly, rice is not the same as the dish, but you can choose to eat it together. Because the dishes have their own characteristics, they should be tasted individually, and only one kind should be eaten from the bowl at a time, not mixed. Don't eat with plates, only with bowls. Bones and crustaceans are placed in separate plates. Dirty dishes must always be replaced with clean ones.

● Chopsticks are used for all food except soup. Knives may be provided, but as people from China, it is best to use chopsticks. Chopsticks are tools for eating, so don't play with them-it's very rude to use them as drumsticks, and you can't point or gesture with chopsticks. Of course, you must never suck chopsticks or stick them in rice, which is a big taboo-just like incense sticks at a funeral, which is considered unlucky. Moreover, you should not keep turning around in a dish with chopsticks. You should first look at the food you want to take with your eyes. When you use chopsticks to get a piece of food, try to avoid touching other foods. If possible, use the chopsticks and spoons beside you. After eating or taking food, put the chopsticks back in the chopsticks seat.

● A Chinese restaurant is not formal without tea. Therefore, it is wise to store different kinds of tea as much as possible to ensure that the most astute tastes are taken care of. There are several key things that should be paid attention to about tea. The person who sits on the 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 someone pours tea for you, it is polite to tap the table with your fingers, which is to express gratitude and respect to the tea pourer.

Dining is a top priority for home life, which reflects personal quality and taste.

Keep your eyes on the food before you move your chopsticks.

The order of pouring tea is very particular, first long, then young, first female, then male, sitting and leaving.

1. Don't sit until the elderly are seated.

2. If there is a lady at the table, you should wait until the lady is seated. If the lady's seat is next door, she should be called.

3. After eating, the other guests can only leave after the hostess and the man leave.

4. Sit upright and keep a proper distance from the dining table.

5. When dining in a restaurant, the waiter should show you to the table.

6. When leaving the seat, you should help the elderly or women in the next seat to drag the seat.

Use of scented towels

1. Napkins are mainly used to prevent clothes from getting dirty, and also to wipe the oil stains on the mouth and hands.

2. You must wait until everyone is seated before using napkins.

3. The napkin should be spread out and placed on the thighs at the upper ends of knees. Do not tie a belt or hang it on the neckline of a suit.

4. Never wipe the tableware with a napkin. 1. Stand upright after sitting, 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 the chair next to you.

2. When eating, be gentle and elegant, calm and quiet, and don't be impatient.

3. You should not only care about yourself at the dinner table, but also care about others, especially the female guests on both sides.

4. Avoid talking with food in your mouth.

5. Tableware for personal use should not be inserted into the common plate to pick up dishes.

6. You must eat with a small mouth, and don't stuff it with a big mouth. You can't stuff it in your mouth until the food is swallowed.

7. When fetching vegetables and scooping soup, you should use public chopsticks and spoons.

8. Eat imported food, and don't spit it out. If it is hot food, you can drink water or take a shower with fruit juice.

9. When delivering food to the entrance, the elbows should lean inward, not open to the sides, and touch the neighbor.

11. If you hold a knife fork in your hand or others are chewing food, you should avoid talking or toasting.

11. Good eating is to eat the food, not the food. Food should be brought with a meter, so you can't send it to your mouth in a hurry, otherwise the soup will drip on the tablecloth, which is extremely indecent. 12. Don't pull out your teeth with your fingers, use toothpicks and cover them with your hands or handkerchiefs.

13. Avoid coughing, sneezing and sulking at the dinner table. If you can't help it, you should say "I'm sorry"

14. Drink at will, toast with courtesy until the end, and avoid persuading, guessing and shouting.

15. If the tableware falls, please ask the waiter to pick it up.

16. In case of an accident, if you accidentally spill wine, water and soup on other people's clothes, you can just apologize, so you don't have to panic to make amends, but make the other person embarrassed.

17. If you want to take the condiments placed in front of other guests at the same table, please ask the guests next to you to help you pass them on. Don't reach across and drive for them.

18. If the host cooks the food himself, don't forget to praise him.

19. If you eat unclean or smelly food, don't swallow it. Take out the imported food lightly with your thumb and forefinger and put it on the plate. If you find that there are insects and gravel in the dishes that have not been eaten yet, don't make a fuss. Wait for the waiter to approach and tell him to change them softly.

21. After eating, the tableware must be put in order, not in disorder. Napkins should also be folded and put on the table.

21. It is not advisable to smoke while the staple food is in progress. If you want to smoke, you must first obtain the consent of your neighbor.

22. When eating in a restaurant, you should not rush to pay the bill and push and pull for it, which is extremely indecent. If you are a guest, you can't rob to pay the bill. You should not pay the bill for your friend without his consent.

23. The speed of eating should be synchronized with the host and hostess, neither too fast nor too slow.

24. Don't talk about sorrow at the dinner table, otherwise it will spoil the happy atmosphere.