The issue of dining etiquette can be said to have a long history. According to the literature, at least in the Zhou Dynasty, dining etiquette has formed a set of quite perfect system, especially by the Confucius, who had served as a priest of the State of Lu, praised and promoted and became an important aspect of the successive dynasties to show the appearance of a great country, a state of etiquette, civilization.

As the Han tradition of ancient banquet etiquette, has its own set of procedures: the host folded invitations to invite, temporary welcome guests at the door. Guests arrived, greetings, introduced into the living room to sit down, to tea. Guests Qi guide guests into the seat, to the left as the upper, as the chief, relative to the first seat for the second seat, the first seat under the third seat, the second seat under the fourth seat. Guests are seated, by the host of the toast to let the food, the guests to thank the courtesy. There are certain rules for pouring wine and serving food: the elders and the guest of honor should be honored first, and then the host. The end of the banquet, guiding the guests into the living room to sit, tea, until the farewell. This traditional banquet etiquette in most parts of China to retain intact, such as Shandong, Hong Kong and Taiwan, many film and television productions are reflected.

The Qing Dynasty was influenced by the introduction of Western food, some Western etiquette was also introduced. Such as sharing dishes, serving soup, into the wine and other ways were also introduced into Chinese etiquette because of reasonable and hygienic food. The exchange of Chinese and Western food culture makes dining etiquette more scientific and reasonable.

Modern popular Chinese banquet etiquette is to continue the tradition and reference to foreign etiquette on the basis of the development. Its seating borrowed from the Western banquet to the right on the law, the first guest of honor seated on the right side of the host, the second guest of honor on the left side of the host or the right side of the first guest of honor, alternative treatment, pouring wine and serving food by the guests on the right side of the first guest of honor, after the host, after the first female guest of honor, after the male guest of honor. The wine is poured into eight points, not too full. The order of serving remains traditional, first cold and then hot. Hot dishes should be from the left side of the seat opposite the guest of honor; on a single dish or side dishes and snacks on the first guest after the host, on the whole chicken, duck, fish and other plastic surgery dishes, can not be head and tail toward the main seat. These procedures not only can make the whole process of banquets and drinks in a harmonious and orderly manner, but also to make the host and guest identity and emotions can be reflected and exchanges. Therefore, the etiquette of the table can make the banquet activities complete and thorough, so that the host and guest of the cultivation of the two sides to be fully demonstrated.

People always think that the home is only about decoration, furniture and other elements of the home. In fact, our home is our life, home includes all aspects of life, home changes due to changes in attitudes and concepts of life, reflecting the quality of the people. Similarly, table manners can also reflect the quality and taste of individuals. And Chinese people must be on the Chinese complicated table manners to understand one or two, in order not to be ashamed of our thousands of years of history and civilization, in order not to make a fool of themselves.

Table manners occupy a very important place in the complete order of life of the Chinese, who believe that eating is not only a way of satisfying basic physical needs -- it is also a social experience of paramount 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.

Round tables are popular. Because more people can be seated, and because everyone can sit facing each other, the head of the family is not as clearly identifiable by his seat as he is at a long Western table. Guests should wait for the host's invitation before sitting down. The host must be careful not to ask the guest to sit near the seat where the food is served. This is a big no-no.

It is important to wait until everyone is present before beginning any kind of meal - even if someone is late. Once everyone is seated, the host family can make the opening remarks. During the meal, the host must assume a proactive role - it is perfectly reasonable to urge guests to eat and drink to their heart's content.

A typical Chinese dining table looks rather empty, especially to Western eyes. A bowl resting on a tray is visible in front of each seat; to the right is a set of chopsticks and spoons on their respective seats. On formal occasions, napkins appear, mainly in the lap.

At formal banquets, dishes are eaten much like a slide show, one dish at a time. Surprisingly, rice is not served with the dishes, although there is an option to eat with them. Since the dishes are each unique, they should be tasted individually, and only one at a time from the bowl, not a mixture. It may not be eaten from a plate, only from a bowl. Bones and shells are served on individual plates. Unclean plates must always be replaced with clean ones.

Chopsticks are used for everything on the table except soup. Forks and knives may be provided, but as a Chinese, it is best to use chopsticks. Chopsticks are the tools of the trade, so don't play with them -- it's rude to use them as drumsticks, and you shouldn't use them to point or gesture at people. Of course, one should never suck on the chopsticks or stick them in the rice, which is a big no-no - this is just like joss sticks at a funeral, which is considered unlucky. Also, you should not use chopsticks to flick through a dish, but should first use your eyes to see what you want to eat. When you use chopsticks to pick up a piece of food, try to avoid touching other food. If possible, use the chopsticks and spoon next to you. Put your chopsticks back in their holders when you have finished eating or picking up food.

A Chinese meal is not formal without tea. For this reason, it is wise to store as many different varieties of tea as possible, to ensure that the most astute tastes are taken care of. There are a few key things to keep in mind when it comes to tea. The person seated nearest the teapot should be responsible for pouring the tea for the others as well as for themselves - the order of pouring should be according to age, from the oldest to the youngest, and finally for themselves. When someone pours tea for you, it is polite to tap the table with your finger, as a sign of gratitude and respect to the person who poured the tea.

When it comes to drinking, almost all of us have experienced it, and the "culture of drinking" is an old and new topic. Modern people have increasingly discovered the role of alcohol in the process of socializing.

Really, wine as a medium of communication, welcoming guests, gathering friends, communicate with each other, pass the friendship, play a unique role, so, explore the wine table "wonders", will help you to seek the success of socializing.

1, all happy with the same music, do not whisper

Most of the banquet guests are more, so we should try to talk about some of the most people can participate in the topic, to get the majority of people agree. Because of personal interests, different knowledge, so try not to be too biased topics, to avoid the only one, south of the world, God Kan boundless, the phenomenon of running away, and ignored the crowd.

Particularly try not to whisper with people close to the ear, to give others a sense of mystery, often produce "you two good" jealousy, affecting the effect of drinking.

2. Aim at the guests and masters, grasp the big picture

Most banquets have a theme, that is, the purpose of drinking. When you go to the banquet, you should first look around at the expression of your demeanor, to distinguish between the main priority, do not drink simply to drink and drink, and lose a good opportunity to make friends, and do not let some of the clamor of the drunken people to stir up the host's meaning.

3, language appropriate, witty humor

Spill the table can show a person's talent, common sense, cultivation and social style, sometimes a witty and humorous language, will leave a deep impression on the guests, so that people invariably have a good feeling about you. Therefore, you should know when to say what words, language is appropriate, witty humor is very key.

4, persuade moderation, do not force

In the wine table often encountered the phenomenon of persuasion, some people always like to wine field as a battlefield, find ways to persuade others to drink a few more cups, that do not drink to the amount is not really.

"To drink to the hero", on the amount of alcohol can also be, the amount of alcohol is difficult, sometimes too much to persuade, will be the original feelings of friends completely destroyed.

5, the toast is in order, clearly divided

The toast is also a discipline. Generally speaking, the toast should be age, position and status of the host and guest in order, before the toast must be fully considered the order of the toast, clearly distinguish between the primary and secondary. So that with unfamiliar people drinking together, but also to first inquire about the identity or pay attention to others how to address, this point in mind to have a number, to avoid the embarrassment or hurt feelings of the situation.

Toasts should always be made in the right order. Have to ask a guest at the table, he should naturally be doubly respectful, but be careful, if there is a higher status or older people, should not only be able to help you to help people respectfully, but also to honor the elders first toast, otherwise it will be very difficult to make us all embarrassed.

6, to understand people's hearts

To be appreciated at the table, you must learn to observe the color of the words. Because of socializing with people, we have to understand the hearts and minds of people, and we can play the role of the wine table well.

7, the front gradually shot, sitting on Tarzan

Wine banquet to see the occasion, the correct estimate of their own strength, do not be too impulsive, try to retain some of the power of alcohol and talk about the proportion, not to let others look down on their own and do not over-exposure of their own, to choose the appropriate opportunity to gradually radiate their own front, in order to sit on the Tarzan, do not give others to produce! The idea of "just this ability", so that everyone dare not underestimate your strength.

The toast, also known as the toast, refers to the formal banquet, by the host to the guests proposed, put forward a certain cause and drink. When drinking, usually to say some wishes, blessings type of words and even the host and the guest of honor to deliver a special toast. The shorter the toast, the better.

The toast can be made at any time during the drinking process. If a formal toast is made, it should be done at a specific time and should not interfere with the meal. Toasts are appropriate after the guests are seated and before the meal is served. They can also be made after the main course and before dessert is served.

To make a toast during a drink, especially a toast or a toast, someone needs to take the lead in proposing it, either the host, the guest of honor, or someone present. When proposing a toast, one should get up and stand, pick up the glass with the right hand, or pick up the glass with the right hand and then support the bottom of the glass with the left hand, smile, look at the other people, especially one's toasting partner, and say the words of blessing in one's mouth at the same time.

After someone proposes a toast, get up and stand with your glass in your hand. Even if you are dripping alcohol, pick up your glass and make a show of it. Raise the glass to eye level, and after saying "cheers," drink the wine or a moderate amount of it. Then, with the glass in hand, you have to look at the proposer, and the process is over.

In Chinese cuisine, before the toast, you can symbolically clink glasses with each other; when clinking glasses, you should let your own glass be lower than the other's to show your respect for the other party. Clinking your glass below the other person's glass shows your respect for the other person. Touching the table with the bottom of your glass can also show that you are clinking with the other person. When you are far away from each other, you can use this way to do it for you. If the host personally toasts the toast, ask to toast the host back and have another toast with him.

Generally, the toast should be in the order of age, position, and status of the host and guest, so be sure to give due consideration to the order of the toast, and distinguish between the primary and secondary. Even if you are not familiar with the person drinking together, you should first inquire about the identity or pay attention to the title of others to avoid embarrassment or hurt feelings. Even if you have a favor to ask of one of the guests, you should naturally treat him with respect. But if there is a higher status or older person present, you should also toast the senior first, otherwise it will make everyone feel embarrassed.

If you are unfit to drink for reasons of lifestyle or health, you can also ask a friend, family member, subordinate, or junior to drink on your behalf, or replace it with a drink or tea. As a toast, you should fully sympathize with each other, and not let the other person drink when they ask for a drink or use a drink instead, nor should you be curious to "break the ice". You should know that others did not take the initiative to explain the reason that the other party that this is his privacy.

In Western cuisine, toasting is only done with champagne, and you can't cross over to toast with someone else