The differences between Chinese etiquette and western etiquette are: different usage of tableware, different seating and different ordering.

First, the usage of tableware is different

1, Chinese etiquette: chopsticks are not allowed to move back and forth between dishes or swim in the air. Don't fork food into your mouth with chopsticks, or lick the attachments on chopsticks with your tongue, and don't use chopsticks to push bowls, plates and cups. If you have to leave temporarily, you can't put chopsticks in the bowl. You should put them on the chopsticks rack lightly.

2, western etiquette: western etiquette when eating with a knife and fork, take the knife and fork from the outside to the inside, with a fork in your left hand and a knife in your right hand. When using a knife, the blade should not be outward. When you don't use a knife, you can also hold a fork with your right hand, but if you need to gesture, you should put down your knife and fork, don't wave it in the air with your hand, and don't hold a knife or fork with one hand.

Second, different

1, Chinese etiquette: Chinese etiquette seats "respect the east with respect to the left" and "respect the east facing the gate". The head of the family banquet is the elder with the highest seniority, and the last seat is the lowest; In family banquets, the chief guest is the most respected guest, and the guest host is the last. The chief can't sit down until he is seated, and he can't start work until he starts work. When patrolling the wine, he respects all the way from the chief in order before drinking.

2, Western etiquette: Western etiquette When entering the restaurant, the man should open the door first, ask the lady to enter, and ask the lady to walk in front. Ladies should be invited to taste and decide when taking a seat and ordering wine.

Third, the order is different

1, Chinese etiquette: Chinese etiquette before the banquet, the host needs to think twice about the menu in advance. When preparing the menu, the host should focus on what dishes can be selected and what dishes can't be used.

2, western etiquette: western etiquette can not rush to order after sitting, you can ask the waiter directly if you have any questions, they are very happy to answer any questions you ask, if they are not very clear, they will ask the restaurant manager or chef.

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