The etiquette of the banquet is as follows:

Seating: basically, according to the principle of respecting the right, the guest of honor is arranged on the right side of the host, and the second guest of honor is arranged on the left side of the host. For banquets with a large number of participants, the host should arrange a table sign for the guests to confirm their position. ?

Seating: the host or elder takes the initiative to arrange everyone to sit down; Guests are not allowed to sit down until the elderly or women are seated; When seated, the man pulls open the seat for the lady around him (especially on the right) and helps her to sit down. ?

posture: after sitting, the posture is correct, and the feet are under my seat, and the legs are not crossed, the legs and feet are not shaken, and it is not allowed to straighten at will; Don't put your elbows on the table, and don't stretch to both sides to affect others. ?

Communication: Banquet is a social occasion. You should care about others at the dinner table, especially the female guests on both sides. With food in your mouth, you should avoid talking or toasting; A harmonious and warm atmosphere should be created at the banquet to avoid topics that affect the dining atmosphere, such as death and illness. ?

dish arrangement: the host can arrange dishes for the guests around him. You should use a spoon or chopsticks for cloth dishes. When serving dishes, we should take care of the guests' dietary preferences. If the guests don't like it or are full, they will not be sent to the guests.

Toast: The host should pour wine for the guests first, and if there are elders or distinguished guests present, the host should also pour wine for them first. When the host pours wine for the guest, the guest holds the cup to show respect and thanks. The first toast is proposed by the host, and the guests should not be the first; Toast to courtesy, each at will, should not persuade wine. ?

a banquet is over: generally, the host indicates the end of the banquet, and other guests can leave only after the host and guest leave their seats. ?

Special attention:

When eating, pay attention to the fact that the tableware for personal use should not be put into the public dining plate to take food and scoop soup, and should use public chopsticks and spoons; Deciding whether to add seasoning after tasting the dishes, adding seasoning before tasting it is regarded as disrespectful to the cooks; You should look at the chopsticks when picking vegetables, and you should not pick them at will; Eat with a small mouth and avoid chewing with a big mouth; Don't pick your teeth with your fingers. You can use a toothpick and cover it with your hand or handkerchief. After use, the toothpick will be broken and put in a dish.

Chopsticks should not be placed horizontally and vertically, inserted into rice bowls or placed on bowls.

If you accidentally spill soup and drinks on other people's clothes, you should apologize. If the other person is of the opposite sex, you don't have to wipe it yourself, just ask the waiter for help. If you eat unclean or smelly food, don't make a hullabaloo about. You should take a napkin and spit it out and dispose of it.

when checking out, you should avoid competing to pay the bill; It is not appropriate to pay the bill without the consent of the owner.