The dining etiquette of Chinese food is said to have started from the Duke of Zhou and has evolved for thousands of years. Of course, there will be no more days like "Meng Guang took over the Hongliang case", but it eventually formed a set of catering etiquette which is generally accepted today, which is the inheritance and development of the ancient catering etiquette system. Chinese food etiquette varies according to the nature and purpose of the banquet; Different regions are also very different.
There are six kinds of tableware for Chinese food: cups, plates, bowls, plates, chopsticks and spoons. At a formal banquet, the water glass is placed at the top left of the dish and the wine glass is placed at the top right. Chopsticks and spoons can be placed on special seats or in paper sleeves. Public chopsticks and spoons are best placed in special seats.
Chinese food is usually served in the following order: cold dishes first, then hot dishes, and finally sweets and fruits. Before eating, the first wet towel given by the waiter is for wiping hands, and it is better not to wipe faces. Before serving shrimp, crab, chicken and other dishes, the waiter will send a small water tank with lemon slices or rose petals floating in it. This is not a drink, but for washing hands. When washing hands, you can dip your fingers in water in turn, rinse them gently, and then dry them with a small towel.
Etiquette rules
1. It is not appropriate to inform the guests in advance, take a seat at 6 o'clock and call the guests at 5: 50.
2. The host family can't be late; Guests should arrive 5- 10 minutes in advance. This is a very considerate guest. Attach importance to it, and the natural host and guests are very happy.
3. If you sit at the round table, the main seat is facing the door, or your back is against the wall or counter; More elegant restaurants will be distinguished by napkins. You can't just sit at the top of the napkin unless you plan to treat someone.
4. The right hand side of the host is the guest of honor, and the left hand side is the second most important guest; Facing the host by the door, he is naturally an escort who runs errands and greets.
5. Guests can't give directions to the ordering staff directly, but wait for the host to order. If the guest does have serious taboos or hobbies, tell the host gently, and the host will naturally make a decision for him to meet the requirements of the guest.
6. Don't force or object to others drinking a little.
7. The host carefully observes the cold dishes served, and immediately raises a glass after there is a drink in each cup. If you are welcome to start, turn the disc or signal the host and guest on the right to move the first chopsticks.
8. The host family should always turn discs to take care of most of the guests; Accompanying guests is a supplementary greeting service; Guests can have a complete meal without touching the CD.
9. If there is no waiter to divide the dishes or use chopsticks spoons, you should look at the dishes first. Never use chopsticks to pick and choose or even stir on the plate.
10, it's best to let the food on chopsticks transition in your own dishes before sending it to your mouth. It can make eating seem less urgent.
1 1, when food is chewed in your mouth, it is important to remember to close your lips to avoid talking and objects falling.