First, the etiquette of sitting down. Invite the guests to take a seat first, then invite the elderly to sit next to the guests, take the seats one by one, and finally sit on the seat closest to the door. If you are bringing a child, place the child next to you after you sit down. When seated, enter from the left side of the chair. After sitting down, sit up straight and do not lower your head. Keep the distance between the dining table and your body at 10 to 20 centimeters. After sitting down, don't move your chopsticks, don't make any noise, and don't get up and move around. If something happens, say hello to the host. Before using chopsticks, you should express your appreciation to the host or person holding the spoon for their superb skills, thoughtful arrangements, warm invitation, etc.
Second, when dining, ask guests and elders to use chopsticks first. When adding dishes, eat less at a time. Eat less dishes that are far away from you. Do not make any noise when eating, nor when drinking soup. To make a sound, it is best to use a spoon to drink in small sips. It is not advisable to bring the bowl to your mouth to drink. When the soup is too hot, drink it after it has cooled down. Do not blow and drink at the same time. Some people like to chew food hard when eating, especially chewing crispy food hard, making a very clear sound. This behavior is not in line with etiquette requirements. Especially when eating with others, you should try to prevent this phenomenon. When some people drink soup, they blow hard with their mouths and make a whooshing sound, which is also not in line with etiquette requirements.
Third, do not burp or make other sounds while eating. If you make involuntary sounds such as sneezing or bowel sounds, say "I'm sorry", "I'm sorry", "Please" "Forgive" to express apology.
Fourth, if you want to serve dishes to guests or elders, it is best to use public chopsticks. You can also bring dishes far away from the guests or elders to them. According to the custom of our Chinese nation, dishes are served one by one. If there are leaders, elderly people, and guests at the same table, whenever a new dish is served, ask them to use their chopsticks first, or ask them to use their chopsticks first in turn, and then Show respect and attention to them.
Fifth, when you eat fish heads, fish bones, bones, etc., do not spit them out or throw them on the ground. You should slowly take them into your own plate with your hands, or put them close to you. At your own table, or on prepared paper.
Sixth, take time to chat with the people around you in a timely manner to lighten the atmosphere. Don't just eat with your head down, not caring about others, don't gorge yourself on a big meal, and don't be greedy for drinks.
Seventh, it is best not to pick your teeth at the dining table. If you want to pick your teeth, you should cover your mouth with a napkin.
Eighth, it is necessary to clarify the main task of the meal. Nowadays, the business world is booming, and many business deals are concluded at the dinner table. Therefore, it is necessary to make it clear whether business is the main focus, emotional connection is the main focus, or eating is the main focus. If it's the former, you should pay attention when arranging seats, so that the main negotiators' seats are close to each other to facilitate conversation or emotional communication; if it's the latter, just pay attention to common sense etiquette. Focus on appreciating the dishes.
Ninth, when you leave the table at the end, you must express your gratitude to the host, or invite the host to your home to express your gratitude at this time.
In short, when dining with guests, elders and other people, you should make them feel relaxed, happy and harmonious. In ancient my country, there was a so-called standing phase, a sitting phase, an eating phase, and a sleeping phase. The dining etiquette mentioned here refers to the appearance of eating. To make the eating appearance elegant, it not only meets the requirements of etiquette, but also is conducive to the inheritance and development of our country's food culture.