Traditional Chinese table manners and what has changed now

The traditional and solemn Chinese table ritual is that there are ten bowls of hospitality and eight dishes of dishes. During the meal: the food is not spoken, the wine is not crazy, the dishes are not turned, the dishes are picked up with chopsticks, and the soup is served with a spoon ......

1 position, the elder and the young are humble, and the most respected and powerful person is on the table.

2. The placement of the bowl of chopsticks, the chopsticks cannot be placed on the bowl before and after the meal.

China's table manners culture is as follows:

1. Please sit down first, and then ask the elderly to sit next to the guests in turn, enter from the left side of the chair when seated, and do not move the chopsticks after sitting, let alone make any noise.

2. Invite guests and elders to move chopsticks first. When you pick up less vegetables, you eat less dishes that are far away from you.

3. Don't make a sound when eating, don't make a sound when drinking soup, drink soup with a spoon and take a small sip, and don't bring the bowl to your mouth to drink.

4. Don't burp or make other sounds during meals.

5. If you want to serve dishes to guests or elders, it is best to use chopsticks, or you can send dishes far away from the guests or elders to them.

6. Don't pick your teeth at the table, if you do, cover your mouth with a napkin or your hand.

Characteristics of Chinese table manners culture

China's table manners culture reflects the etiquette, rituals and personal politeness requirements formed by family morals and customs. Family banquets and casual banquets should be dominated by "elders" (parents and elders), and guest banquets should be dominated by "guests". As a result, many rules have been formed to restrain family members, especially children.

Although each banquet depends on the identity of the guests and the characteristics of etiquette and customs, there are differences in the type of meal, quality grade, and choice of restaurant, but the guests must not be allowed to pick out "no". Pay attention to etiquette throughout the whole process of greetings, toasts, conversations, meals, and resignations during the banquet.

Basic etiquette at the table of Chinese:

1. Seating etiquette. Invite the guests to sit first, then the elderly to sit next to the guests, and enter from the left side of the chair when seated. Don't move your chopsticks or make any noise when you're seated, and don't get up and walk around.

If there is something to greet the host (the one facing the door is the upper seat, which is generally arranged according to the identity of the other party).

2. When eating, ask the elderly to use chopsticks. Eat less dishes each time, eat less dishes far away from you, don't make a sound when eating, don't make a sound when drinking soup, drink soup with a spoon and take a small sip, it is not appropriate to bring the bowl to the mouth to drink, drink after the soup is too hot and cold, don't drink while blowing.

3. Do not burp or make other sounds during meals, and if there are involuntary sounds such as sneezing or bowel sounds, say something like "I'm sorry", "I'm sorry", "I'm sorry", and "I beg your pardon" to apologize.

1. The seating order is "Shangzuo Zun East" and "Facing the Gate for Respect". If it is a round table, the host and guest who are facing the door, and the position on the left and right sides of the host and guest is judged by the distance from the host and guest, the closer to the host and guest position, the more respectful, and the same distance is respected on the left side and on the right. If it is a table of eight immortals, if there is a seat facing the door, the right seat facing the side of the gate is the main guest.

If it is not directly facing the main gate, the right seat on the east side is the chief.

2. Order a standard Chinese meal, usually cold dishes first, followed by hot stir-frying, followed by main dishes, then snacks and soup, of course, if you feel a little tired of eating, you can have a little dessert after the meal, and finally the fruit. You should also be mindful of the customer's taste when ordering.

3. When eating, invite the guests first, and the elders move the chopsticks. When eating and drinking soup, keep your voice quiet and don't disturb your tablemates. In particular, some people like to chirp and make a very clear sound when eating, which is impolite.