Hosts in Western countries will casually say "help yourself to some vegetables (please eat some vegetables)", which seems very natural and casual.

2. Different seating arrangements

In traditional thinking, Chinese people are very fond of the Eight Immortals Table. During banquets, older elders or hosts and highly respected people sit on the table. Main seat, other guests will be seated in order.

Western countries are accustomed to using long tables when entertaining guests. The host will sit at both ends of the table, and the guests will take their seats in order.

3. The display and use of tableware are different

Chopsticks are the most important tableware for Chinese food. Before eating, the chopsticks must be placed neatly on the right side of the rice bowl, and they must be placed neatly after eating. Place it vertically in the center of the rice bowl. Regardless of whether there is food left on the chopsticks, do not lick it; do not place the chopsticks vertically on the food. The spoon is mainly used for drinking soup, and sometimes it can also be used to take smaller dishes. When using a spoon to take food, do not overfill it to avoid overflowing and staining the table or your own clothes.

When placing Western tableware, the tray is in the center, with a fork on the left and a knife on the right, with the tip of the knife pointing upward and the edge of the knife inward. Cutlery should be taken from the outside in. When cutting, you can use the French way, that is, hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand, and use it while cutting; you can also use the British and American style, that is, hold the knife in the right hand and the fork in the left hand, and then switch to it after cutting. Hold the fork in your right hand for use.

Generally, use your right hand to hold spoons and cups and use cutlery to bring food to your mouth instead of picking up plates and bowls. When eating with a knife and fork, the knife is used to cut the food and the fork is used to transport the food into the mouth.

Baidu Encyclopedia--Table Etiquette