At the dinner table in old Beijing, there are rules for visiting doors, furniture, celebrating birthdays and drinking tea. So, today, let's talk about the rules of old Beijing.

Food is the most important thing for the people. Let's talk about the rules at this table first. In the past, there were many Manchu people in Beijing, so even after the reform and opening up, this rule still existed. When the family is eating, everyone takes their seats in turn. If the elders don't move chopsticks, you can't move either. If you can't stand being hungry, you have to say, "Lao Tzu, I'm partial to you first, grandma, I'm partial to you first. Dad, I'm partial to you first ... "However, it is estimated that this meal will be cold and everyone will start eating. Until now, some families will still be like this. In addition to the special rules of Manchu, other families also have the same rules. At the dinner table, once you are seated, you can't move, and if there are many people, the younger generation can't get on the main table at all. It's not like now, seven aunts and eight aunts, who want to get next to who, who want to find who. Of course, when eating, you need to say "please add another bowl of rice" instead of begging. If the food is not ready, knock on chopsticks. According to Beijingers, this is a begging posture. If you don't know what to eat, don't look around, it's against the rules. Of course, there are many rules for eating, so that's all for today.

after eating, let's talk about this tea drinking rule. Beijingers love and drink tea, especially when they get up in the morning, they like to make a big cup of tea. I'm drunk and drunk, and on this day, I'll be in good spirits. Especially this jasmine tea, which is quite popular among old Beijingers. Let's talk about tea sets first. Generally, families have to use brass plates, with a teapot made of fine porcelain on it, and several bowls covered. This bowl is usually used for distinguished guests and the elderly at home. This kind of tea is also very particular. To warm the tea, first find water to soak the tea, and when the guests come, just take the boiled water for such a rush. Guess what, this room is full of fragrance. Actually, including drinking tea, there are also exquisite things, such as drinking tea with a bowl, pouring water for seven minutes, holding a saucer in one hand and gently opening a crack with the other hand, and taking a small bite. Don't drink sloppily, it's too make a fool of oneself. Also, it would be disrespectful to the host if you lifted your neck and drank the tea clean.

well, I've talked a lot today, such as dropping in, celebrating birthdays and other rules. Let's post it next time. See you later.