Family banquet is a kind of banquet held at home in private name. Generally speaking, the number of people is small, there is no strict etiquette, and the number of dishes is not limited. The host and guest can talk at will, relaxed, lively and free.

At ordinary times, on holidays or other festive days, get together with friends and relatives, enjoy happiness and celebrate joy between cups, so as to exchange feelings, enhance friendship and strengthen unity. Inviting guests is a traditional form of etiquette and an important means of social activities.

Etiquette about family dinner

(1) timing

Dinner time should be chosen on the day when everyone is off. In three meals a day, China usually takes lunch as the main meal, while western countries often treat guests in the evening. With the change of economic life in China, more and more people treat people to dinner.

The choice of time should be agreed with the main guests in person or by telephone, and other guests can make appointments or invitations in person, by telephone or in writing. A grand family dinner can be invited to show solemnity.

(2) Preparation of dishes

Family banquets need not be too rich, but the varieties should be taken care of as much as possible. Cold dishes, hot dishes, big dishes and soup should be prepared. There are more cold dishes with wine before meals, fewer people can drink or not, and fewer cold dishes can be prepared. The grade of food should be appropriate, and don't blindly pursue high-grade and excessive extravagance. Cooking is a heavy and complicated job. The host who is only busy cooking will neglect the guests and affect the conversation with them.

Wine and drinks are indispensable. The process of drinking is a good opportunity to talk, catch up and enhance feelings. Timely toasting and proper wine ordering will create a happy atmosphere for family banquets. Therefore, there is a saying that "no wine, no table". Liquor, fruit wine, beer and drinks should be prepared according to the situation of the guests to make them enjoy themselves.

(3) Other preparatory work

Before the guests come, clean the room, clean the doors and stairs. Tell your family; In particular, it is necessary to educate children well, greet guests warmly, receive them warmly and be polite. If there are elderly people, please ask them to chat with the guests. Older children can help in the kitchen. The younger one can arrange reading and watching TV in another room, and don't disturb it often.