In fact, the catering cultures of various Western countries have their own characteristics, and the dishes in each country are also different. For example, the French think they cook French food, and the British think they cook French food. The cuisine is British. Westerners themselves do not have a clear concept of "Western food. This concept is a concept of Chinese and other Eastern people. So why do we have such a concept? This is because when we first came into contact with Western food, we still couldn't tell what it was. There is only a general concept of what Italian food, French food, and British food are. At that time, Chinese people generally called it "Fan cuisine," which means the West. Our ancients often thought that China was the center of the world. Other countries and regions are accustomed to referring to the east as "Yi", the west as "Fan", the north as "Hu", and the south as "Barbarian". It refers to Western food. In addition, as far as Western countries are concerned, since the geographical locations of European countries are relatively close and there have been many great ethnic migrations in history, their cultures have already penetrated and integrated with each other, and they have many similarities with each other. Furthermore, the religious beliefs of Western countries are mainly Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant (only a small number of people believe in Islam). They are all major branches of Christianity, so they have roughly the same dietary taboos and dining customs. As for South and North America and Oceania, their cultures are also in line with European culture. Therefore, regardless of whether Westerners have a clear concept of "Western food", Chinese people and other Easterners generally regard this part of Western food culture as "Western food", but it is very different from Eastern food. However, in recent decades, with the continuous collision, penetration and integration of Eastern and Western cultures, Eastern people have gradually understood the different characteristics of various dishes in Western food, and have begun to treat them differently. Some high-end hotels have also opened French restaurants, Italian restaurants, etc. Western food as a general concept has gradually faded, but Western catering culture as an overall concept will continue to exist. The Six M's of Eating Western Food How to taste Western food culture? After long-term discussions and conclusions, scholars who study Western food believe that when eating Western food, you should pay attention to the following six "M's." The first one is "Menu" (recipe); when you walk into a cafe When you go to a Western restaurant, the waiter will take you to your seat first. After you sit down, the first thing he brings you is the menu. The menu is regarded as the face of the restaurant, and the boss always pays attention to it. The best materials are used for the cover of the menu. Some even use soft sheepskin with various beautiful patterns, which makes it look particularly elegant and delicate. How to order food? Here is a rule of thumb: after opening the menu, look at which dish is named after the restaurant. Don’t miss this dish. Because that restaurant will not make fun of its reputation, so the dishes they put in the effort will definitely be delicious. Everyone must order this "signature dish." Another point to note in particular is that don't use Treat the problem of ordering Western food according to the habits of eating Chinese food: that is, don't ignore the menu and don't let the waiter order for you. In France, even President de Gaulle and d'Estaing have to look at the menu to order when eating Western food. Food has become an essential part of eating Western food and is a manifestation of an elegant lifestyle. The second is "Music"; luxury and high-end Western restaurants usually have bands playing some soft music. General Western restaurants also play some beautiful and elegant music. However, the most important thing here is the "audibility" of the music, that is, the sound must reach the level of "seeming to be heard but not heard". That is to say, you can't hear it if you concentrate on talking to friends, and you can listen to it when you are resting and relaxing. Got it, the heat should be controlled well. The third is "Mood"; when eating Western food, the environment must be elegant and the atmosphere harmonious. There must be music, the table must be neat and clean, and all tableware must be clean. For dinner, the lights must be dim and there must be red candles on the table. , to create a romantic, charming and elegant atmosphere. The fourth is "Meeting"; that is to say, you have to choose who you want to eat Western food with. The best partners to eat Western food are relatives, friends or people with similar interests. Eating Western food is mainly to connect with each other, and it is best not to discuss business on the Western table. Therefore, in Western restaurants, the atmosphere is generally very warm and red-faced scenes are rare. The fifth is "Manner" (etiquette); this refers to the "eating appearance and" eating attitude. Since you are eating Western food, you should follow Western customs and do not behave in an abrupt manner, especially when holding a knife and fork, if you dance with joy , it will be "lost." The knife and fork must be held correctly: the knife should be held in the right hand and the fork in the left hand. Cut the food into small pieces with a knife and put it into your mouth with a fork. Generally speaking, Europeans do not change hands when using knives and forks, and always use their left hand to hold the fork and put food into their mouths. Americans put the knife down after cutting, and hold the fork in their right hand to put the food into their mouths. But at any time, the knife must not be put into the mouth. At a Western banquet, the host will arrange for men and women to sit next to each other. Western gentlemen who pay attention to "ladies first" will show their attentiveness to ladies. The sixth is "Meal". An American gourmet once said: "The Japanese eat with their eyes, and the cooking style is very beautiful; we eat our Western food with our noses, so our noses are big; only you great Chinese people know how to eat with their tongues."