Similarities: both Chinese banquets and western banquets are left-oriented. Seating in Chinese food is "respecting the east from the left" and "facing the gate for respect", while seating in western food is from the left.

differences:

1. Different positions

Chinese banquet: the first guest of honor sits on the host's right, and the second guest of honor sits on the host's left or the second host's right.

western banquet: the host's husband and wife sit at two ends of a long table.

2. Different dining tables

Chinese banquet: the dining table is a round table.

western banquet: the dining table is rectangular, square, u-shaped and t-shaped.

Chinese banquet is as shown in the picture:

Western banquet is as shown in the picture:

3. Matters needing attention are different after taking a seat

Chinese banquet: after taking a seat, don't move chopsticks, don't get up and walk around, and say hello to the host if there is anything.

western banquet: when sitting, keep your body straight, and don't put your elbows on the table.

4. Different ways of eating

Chinese banquet: the way of the banquet is to have a meal together, and the Chinese soup is at the back.

western banquet: the banquet is divided into meals, and western soup comes first.

5. There are different ways to serve

Chinese banquet: Chinese banquets are served constantly, and there is little change of dishes.

western banquet: wait until one dish is finished, then the next one will be served, and each dish will be changed.

6. Different tableware

Chinese banquet: the tableware is chopsticks, cups, plates, dishes and spoons.

western banquet: cutlery is knives, forks and spoons, and there are many rules.