Speaking of happy events in rural areas, we have to mention rural banquets. Banquets in rural areas have always been famous for their rich dishes and authentic tastes. What people talk about most is that people who have not studied the details of rural banquet seats really don't understand.
Unlike city people, city people hold banquets to entertain guests. Guests only need to identify the position of the principal and deputy and arrange the position according to the table list. Generally, there are 10 or 8 people at a table. The first person on the list is the main guard, and there are several deputy guards. Except for the seats of the main escort and the deputy escort, it is easy for others on the list to find a place to do it, which is much simpler than that in the countryside.
I believe that many people attending rural banquets are worried about embarrassment and jokes, so they are always uncomfortable. In fact, as long as you master the etiquette of rural banquets, especially wedding banquets, and then remember a principle: if you don't blame many people, you won't make mistakes!
According to the customs of different places, general rural banquets have these exquisite:
1, father and son have different seats. In other words, young people and old people of different generations should not be at the same table. Therefore, there is no need for young people to join the excitement of the elders' table, and the elderly can't be arranged at the table of young people or younger generations at will by the host. Moreover, if the host doesn't know the rules and puts the arrangement of grandparents on the table of his children and grandchildren, if he meets an old man who is more traditional and pays great attention to the rules of the banquet, he may get into trouble. Even if the table is knocked over by the old man, the host will have to put up with it.
Men and women have different seats. Although men and women are now equal, in some remote rural areas, attention will still be paid to the differences between men and women. Not like many young people with more open minds, it doesn't matter. Therefore, the best way to visit these places without making a fool of yourself is to know the local customs first, and then do as the Romans do.
3. Distinguish between single and double seats. According to the general rules of rural banquets, it is generally the guest seat directly at the gate, that is, the person with the highest age or seniority. The man with his back to the door is the host. He arranges the pouring and serving. However, in some rural areas, this is not the rule, and banquets are usually arranged. If you don't know these rules, don't sit by yourself, just follow the host's arrangement.
Although the round table is gradually replacing the square table in both urban and rural areas, there are not as many rules and regulations as in the past, but it is also a knowledgeable and well-informed performance to know more about the customs and habits of different places. In short, when you go to a new place, you should first understand the local culture and customs, and then follow the principle of helping guests.
Otherwise, it will make a joke.