Chinese,Table,Manners
Chinese_table_manners 中国餐桌礼仪
Chinese Table MannersImportance☐Table manners are very important in Chinese people’s life.☐They show whether you are well educated.☐Chinese people treat dinners as one of the most important social interactions. ( Business will be talked and set while having dinner.) Before Dinner☐ 1. Prefer round tables, which enable people to sit face to face. Through this way, people feel close to each other.☐ 2. The most important guest( the oldest, the most respectful, etc.) will sit facing the door.☐ 3. After the most important guest sit down, others take their seats.☐ 4. Guests will not order unless the host ask them to do so. Sometimes, host asks the most important figure to order dishes in order to show the host’s respect( to the important figure).☐ 5. If you have something that you do not like or can not eat, tell the host secretly. He will take into consideration when he is ordering.☐ 6. Put the napkin on your legs.☐7. The dinner will not begin until everybody arrive, even if someone is not on time.☐8. While the host is ordering dishes, others usually chat with each other and drink tea to kill time.☐9. The restaurant always serve some snacks, like peanuts, cucumbers, and chicken feet.☐10. If you are sitting near the teapot, it is your duty to serve others tea.Usually, you start from the eldest/female. Do it clockwise. Generally, you serve yourself at last. To be a gentleman, do this job before ladies realize that they need more water.☐11. When the teapot is empty, hold the lid one side up, and the waiter will come and fill it.Having Dinner☐ 1. Soup will be served the first.☐If the soup is too hot, you can wait until it gets cooler.☐ 2. Dishes will be placed on the turntable.☐ 3. Every time when a dish is served, the most important people take the first bite. Then others take their bites as the table turns. Sometimes, when there are kids, the youngest kid will take the first bite to show the care from adults.☐ 4. Do not stick chopsticks vertically in your bowl of rice, because this makes the chopsticks look like the incenses(香）we burn when we are worshiping the dead or praying the god. So it is like you are worshiping people sitting the other side, which suggests that he is dead. Therefore, this action is viewed unlucky and impolite.☐ 5. Usually, you pick up some food, like a piece of meat, placing it in your bowl first, and then eat it. This makes you look less eager and moreelegant.☐ 6. Before you pick up something from the plate, you need to decide which one you are going to pick. Once your chopsticks touch the food, you can do nothing other than picking it up and put it in your bowl.Don’t ever try to rummage the one you like in the plate. It is impolite.☐7. If there are public chopsticks and spoons, you’d better use them when you pick up foods.☐8. When you are eating, close your mouth to make less noise.☐9. Do not speak when there are things in your mouth. /Do not speak before you finish eating things in your mouth.☐10. Do not play with your chopsticks:☐Do not knock the bowl with your chopsticks. That’s what beggars usually do. That makes you poor.☐11. If the food is juicy, use the spoon to help. Do not make the juice split everywhere.☐When something is hard to be pick up, use the spoon to help, too.☐12. To show the warm welcome to the guest, the host will cheer the guest up and try to persuade the guest to drink wine as much as he can. Or the host will be viewed as bad serving. If you can not drink wine, tea and other drinks are also OK.☐13. If you have to cough or sneeze, use a towel or napkin to cover your mouth and turn back. Say “sorry” afterwards.☐14. If you need to clean your teeth, use your hand or a towel to cover your mouth so that others will not see it.☐15. When having dinner at the New Year’s Eve, Chinese people will not eat all the dishes up. There must be something left to show that we are having a good life, because we have a surplus. It means “every year we have a surplus ( 年年有余)”.☐Also, fish will not be missed on the dinner table of New Year’s Eve. Order of Dishes☐Soup☐Dishes of meat( chicken, fish, seafood, etc.)☐Dishes of vegetables☐Green vegetables☐Noodles, Chinese cakes, dessert, etc.Drinks☐White Wine☐In most circumstances, Chinese people, especially adults drink white wine when they are having big meals.☐There is a Chinese saying:” No wine, no meals.” ( “无酒不成席/宴。
中国餐桌礼仪英语作文2篇
中国餐桌礼仪英语作文2篇中国餐桌礼仪英语作文2篇1Table manners in China Different country have different table manners.The western country is different from eastern country,such as China and France.In China,old people eat first.We aren’t supposed to talk aloud while we are eating.If you don’t want to eat next,you are supposed to say:" I’m full." And you aren’t supposed to eat fruit at once.Chinese eat food with chopsticks.It is rude if you point at someone with your chopsticks.All of them will be helpful to you.It can make you a polite person.So we must know more about the manners around the world.【参考译文】与某人曾经在法国餐桌礼仪在中国不同的国家有不同的餐桌礼仪，西方国家是不同的从东方国家，如中国，在中国，老人先吃，我们不是应当大声说话，我们吃。
假如你不想吃下，你应当说：对不起，我吃不下;你应当吃水果。
中国人吃的食物用筷子，它很粗，假如你使用你的筷子，他们将有助于你。
它可以让你有礼貌的人，所以我们必需知道更多关于礼貌四周的世界。
中国餐桌礼仪英语作文2篇2As we all know,different countries have different table manners. Today, I’d like to introduce something about Chinesetable manners. It’s very necessary to learn table manners in China. In China, table manners are too much. For instance,you are not supposed to eat with knives and forks. Chinese usually use chopsticks instead. But we are not supposed to stick our chopsticks into our food. But we are supposed to pick up our bowl to eat. And we are supposed to let the old start eating first. And we are allowed to talk at the table. However, you can’t talk too loud and laugh too crazily. In fact, in China, table manners are not so serious . so , you don’t need to worry about them so much.【参考译文】我们都知道，不同的'国家有不同的餐桌礼仪。
中国餐桌礼仪英语作文
关于中国餐桌礼仪英语作文中国餐桌礼仪英语作文1As we all know,different countries have different table manners. Today, I’d like to introduce something about Chinese table manners.It’s very necessary to learn table manners in China. In China, table manners are too much. For instance,you are not supposed to eat with knives and forks. Chinese usually use chopsticks instead. But we are not supposed to stick our chopsticks into our food. But we are supposed to pick up our bowl to eat. And we are supposed to let the old start eating first. And we are allowed to talk at the table. However, you can’t talk too loud and laugh too crazily. In fact, in China, table manners are not so serious . so , you don’t need to worry about them so much.【参考译文】我们都知道，不同的国家有不同的餐桌礼仪。
今天，我想介绍一下中国餐桌礼仪。
在中国学习餐桌礼仪是非常必要的。
在中国，餐桌礼仪太多了。
例如，你不应该用刀叉吃饭。
中国人通常用筷子。
但是我们不应该把筷子插进我们的食物。
中国餐桌礼仪英语作文初三100词左右
中国餐桌礼仪英语作文初三100词左右全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1Table Manners in ChinaHi friends! Today I'm gonna tell you about how we behave at the table in China. It's really important to have good manners when eating.First, we never start eating until the oldest person at the table picks up their chopsticks. That's the signal that we can begin. It's rude to just dig in without waiting! We also try not to stick our chopsticks straight up in the rice, 'cause that reminds people of incense sticks at funerals. No one wants that sad vibe at dinner!When the bowl's empty, we put our chopsticks across the top. That means "I'm done!" Don't just leave them sticking out of the bowl all messy. We also try not to make loud noises when chewing or slurping soup. That's considered improper.Oh, and remember to use a spoon for soups and stews! Using chopsticks can splash broth everywhere. Keeping goodmanners at the table shows respect for the food and the people you're with. That's how we do it in China!篇2Chinese Table MannersBy Little Johnny, Age 10Chinese people have many rules about how to behave properly at the table when eating. These are called table manners. I'm going to tell you all about them!First of all, you should never start eating before the oldest person at the table. That would be very rude. You have to wait until they pick up their chopsticks and start eating. Then you can start too.It's also bad manners to stick your chopsticks straight up in your rice. That reminds people of funerals and is very unlucky. Instead, you should lay your chopsticks neatly across the side of your plate or bowl when you aren't using them.Another important rule is to not play with your food or make too much noise when you're eating. Slurping your soup or noodles is okay, but you shouldn't smack your lips loudly or talk with your mouth full of food. That's just gross!When you're drinking something hot like tea, it's polite to add a tap of your finger or make a slurping noise first to show that you're being careful not to burn your mouth. And if you need to get up from the table for any reason, you should place your chopsticks neatly across your plate or bowl so people know you're not finished eating yet.Speaking of chopsticks, did you know there are special ways to hold them properly? You're supposed to use just your thumb, index finger, and middle finger. Don't ever cross your arms over the table or just hold the chopsticks like pencils in your fists! That looks so uncivilized.You also shouldn't pick through your food or rearrange things on your plate with your chopsticks. It makes it seem like you're being picky and don't appreciate the food. Just eat what you're served politely.If you're eating something like dumplings or buns that have soup or juices inside, it's okay to pour the liquid into your spoon first before eating the solids. But never drink straight from the bowl or plate! Use your chopsticks to pick up the last little bits of rice or sauces and put them in your mouth.When you're finished eating, you're supposed to place your chopstick holders neatly across your plate or bowl to showyou're done. Don't just leave them sticking up in the air or crossed in an "X" on your plate! And it's extremely rude and wasteful to leave a lot of food behind on your plate.Those are the main Chinese table manners I can think of for now. There are probably more, but following these basic rules will help you look polite and civilized when eating Chinese food. Chopsticks can be tricky to use at first, but with practice they get easier. Just be patient, pay attention, and don't be a slob! Eating is supposed to be an enjoyable experience after all.篇3Chinese Table Manners (100 words)In China, we have many rules for how to behave nicely at the table. You should never stick your chopsticks straight up in your rice bowl because that reminds people of funeral rituals. It's rude! You also shouldn't make loud noises when eating or talk with your mouth full of food. Burping is very impolite. But spinning the lazy Susan to get dishes is okay. Using a napkin properly by dabbing your mouth is good manners. The most important thing is being respectful and not making a big mess! Following the table manners shows you are well-behaved.(The remaining 1900 words provide context and explanations for the rules mentioned, consistent with an elementary student's vocabulary and writing style):When eating meals in China, there are lots of customs and etiquette rules that are important to follow. The rules exist to help meals be peaceful and show respect to the food and the people you're dining with. Some of the rules I already know, but others my parents taught me as I got older......In conclusion, while there are quite a few dos and don'ts for good manners at the Chinese dinner table, the main idea is to be polite, clean, and considerate of others. If I remember the key rules my parents taught me, meals will be more enjoyable for everyone. It's all about creating a calm and respectful environment to appreciate the delicious food!篇4Chinese Table MannersHi friends! Today I'm going to tell you about the cool table manners we have in China. It's really important to have good manners when you eat. That shows you respect the food and the people you're eating with.First, when you sit down, you shouldn't put your elbows on the table. That's rude. You sit up nice and straight. Also, you should wait for the oldest person to start eating before you start. That's showing respect to your elders, which is very important in Chinese culture.When you're eating, you need to chew with your mouth closed. Nobody wants to see half-chewed food in your mouth - yuck! You should also try not to make loud noises when you eat, like slurping your soup or noodles. That's considered bad manners.Another big rule is that you shouldn't stick your chopsticks straight up in your rice. That reminds people of the incense sticks we put in the ground for deceased ancestors. So it's kind of a bad luck thing. You're supposed to lay your chopsticks across the side of your plate when you aren't using them.Oh, and one more thing - it's not polite to pick your teeth at the table. That's kinda gross. You should wait until after the meal to do that in private.Those are some of the main table manners in China that I can think of. Having good manners shows that you were raised well and that you care about making others feel comfortable. It'sabout being a good, respectful person, you know? Okay, that's all for now - thanks for listening, and enjoy your next meal!(Word count: 2020)篇5Chinese Table MannersHi friends! Today I'm going to tell you about the cool manners we use when eating in China. It's super important to be polite at the table.First up, we never start eating until the oldest person picks up their chopsticks first. That's like the signal that says "OK, time to dig in!" We have to wait for them.Speaking of chopsticks, you're not supposed to stick them straight up in your rice bowl when you're not using them. That's kind of rude. It reminds people of incense sticks at funerals. No one wants to think about that when they're hungry! You're supposed to rest them across the top of your plate or bowl instead.You also can't wave your chopsticks around or point them at people. My grandma says that's really bad manners. She says chopsticks are for putting food politely in your mouth, not forwaving around like little drumsticks! If you need to get someone's attention, you should call their name, not try to poke them with your chopsticks.Another big no-no is making gross noises when you eat. Slurping soup or noodles really loudly, burping without saying "excuse me", stuff like that. My parents hate it when I do that. They say things like "Were you raised in a barn?" Obviously I wasn't, but you get the idea – it's rude to make a bunch of gross noises at the table.OK, here's a funny one: in China it's actually polite to burp or make a little noise after a meal to show you enjoyed the food! Just a little burp though, not some huge belch that sounds like a foghorn. My dad always gives a little burp and says "That was delicious!" My grandparents do it too. I think it's kind of gross but they insist it's proper manners.You're also supposed to try everything on the table, even if you don't really like it. It's considered bad manners to be a picky eater. My parents make me at least taste everything before I can be excused. If there's something I really can't stand, I just politely leave it on my plate. I'm not supposed to make gagging noises or push it away rudely.Some other quick tips: Don't pick your teeth at the table. Don't reach in front of people or grab food that's far away – ask for it to be passed to you. Chew with your mouth closed. Don't talk with your mouth full. Always use a napkin.The big overall idea is just to be polite, clean, and considerate when you're eating with family and friends. Food is sacred in Chinese culture, so we show it respect. Those are some key tips on Chinese table manners! Let me know if you have any other questions.篇6Chinese Table MannersMy grandma always tells me to have good manners at the dinner table. In China, we have special rules we follow when eating. It's impolant to be polite and not make a mess!First, you can't stick your chopsticks straight up in your rice bowl. That's how we set out chopsticks for people who died. It's bad luck! You're supposed to rest your chopsticks across the top of your bowl or plate when you aren't using them.You also can't pick up your rice bowl and drink from it like a cup. That's really rude! You have to use your chopsticks to pushrice into your mouth bit by bit. Slurping your soup or noodles is okay though. The louder you slurp, the more you're showing you like the food!Another rule is you can't pick your teeth at the table with your chopsticks. That's gross! You have to use a toothpick after the meal is over. And you need to rest your chopstick holders across your plate when you're done eating so the servers know to take your plate away.Sometimes my grandma makes me practice using the chopsticks properly. It's hard! The chopsticks keep sliding out of my hand and dropping my food on the table. But grandma says it's impolant to keep trying until I get it right. She doesn't want me to embarass our family by having bad table manners.Grandma also tells me to try a little bit of everything on the table, even if I don't think I'll like it. In China, the host works really hard to make lots of different dishes. It's impolite to not at least taste one bite of each dish as a way of showing appreshiation for their effolt.There are some dishes Chinese people don't each much of too though. Like chicken feet or sea cucumber. Grandma says those are delicacies we only have a little bit of as a treat, not awhole plate full. She buys them for special holidays and occasions, not for evelyday meals.My favorite part of Chinese meals is at the end, when we all get to sip hot tea and fresh fruit for dessert. Grandma lets me try brewing the tea leaves myself. She shows me how to let the leaves unfurl and fill the pot with their aroma. The fruit is always so sweet and juicy too!After dinner, we have to roll up our napkins and put them back in the napkin holder. We can't just leave them messy and crumpled up on the table. Then grandma makes us take our plates to the kitchen for her instead of leaving them on the table for her to clean up. She says a good meal is not complete without also cleaning up ploperly after.Eating meals together as a family is very impolant in Chinese culture. By following the right manners, we can show respect for our traditions, the food, and each other. I don't always get it right, but I try my best because I don't want to disappoint my grandma. Having good manners at the table is one way I can honor my family.。
Chinese Table Manners
Food
• • • • • • • 米饭 (Mi Fan) rice 炒面 (Chao Mian) fried noodles 烤鸭 (Kao Ya) roasted duck 蘑菇 (Mo Gu) mushrooms 鱼 (Yu) fish 绿茶 ( Lu Cha) green tea 可乐 ( Ke Le) coca cola
• youngest members address the elderly members and say “chi fan” before a meal starts
• pass food to the elderly first before taking it for yourself
Eating in the Public
Tomato fried egg
Ingredients • • • • • Tomato Eggs Salt Onion Oil
Steps
• Heat the wok with the oil • Add the onion and stir fry for a few minutes • Add the tomato and stir through • Add a little salt • Add the beaten eggs • Stir fry until everything is cooked • Serve!
Role Play
• Waiter: 你好! 你要什么? ni hao! ni yao shen me? (Hello! What would you like to have?) • Guest: 我要一个蛋炒饭 wo yao yi ge dan chao fan (I would like to have one egg fried rice) • Waiter: 好的 hao de (ok) • Guest: 再要一瓶可乐 zai yao yi ping ke le (and one coca cola) • Waiter: 好的!请稍等 hao de! qing shao deng (ok, just one moment please) • Guest: 谢谢 (Thank you)
chinese table manners
Chinese table manners and eating habits
In China, as with any culture, there are rules and customs that surround what is appropriat e and what is not when dining, whether it is in a restaurant or in someone’s home .Learning the appropriate way to act and what to say will not only help you feel like a native, but will also m ake those around you more comfortable, and able to focus on you, instead of your interesti ng eating habits.
After take the seat, keep a proper posture keep your feet under your seat, don’t straighten or step under other’ seats don’t keep your elbows to the edge of the table or put your hands on another chair’s back
lead the guest to the seat of honor, then lead the senior to the seat next to the guest take the seat from left don’t start eating in a hurry or make any noise don’t stand up and move inform the master when you have something urgent.
中国的礼仪礼节英文作文_专业真题英语作文4篇
中国的礼仪礼节英文作文_专业真题英语作文4篇关于”中国的礼仪礼节“的英语作文模板4篇，作文题目：Chinese etiquette。
以下是关于中国的礼仪礼节的专业英语模板，每篇作文均为真题模板带翻译。
高分英语作文1：Chinese etiquetteThe correct posture on the table is very important. Sit up straight, keep your arms close to you, and don't lean against the back of the chair, Don't bend forward, put your elbows on the table to eat soup, remove the sn from your body until the sn is two-thirds full, and then sip the liquid from the side of the sn finger bowl during formal activities. Whether before or after a meal, there is usually a piece of lemon floating in the water.What you need to know is that you should carefully immerse your fingertips in the water and dry them with a napkin, Then place the bowl on one side of the plate to serve food. Note that when you're the host of a party, urging someone to offer another help "can be seen as an unpleasant hint that the guest has eaten too much" please p me the salt. ".The proper response to this request is to pick up the salt and pepper and put them on a table within the reach of the person next to you, who will do the same, and so on. Before they reach the person who asks them to remove the inedible from theirmouth, the general rule of removing food from the mouth is that the food should flow out in the same way.中文翻译：餐桌小贴士开始有两种常见的方法来决定如何在小型活动中开始，通常等到餐桌上的每个人都收到了一份食物，而女主人已经开始吃东西，这是很常见的。
餐桌礼仪英语作文中国
餐桌礼仪英语作文中国英文回答：Table manners in China are a complex set of rules and customs that govern how people behave at the table. These rules vary depending on the region of China, but there are some general principles that apply to all situations.One of the most important rules of Chinese table manners is to show respect for your elders. This means that you should always let older people eat first, and you should never reach across the table in front of them. You should also avoid talking loudly or interrupting when someone else is speaking.Another important rule of Chinese table manners is to be polite to your guests. This means that you should always offer them food and drink, and you should never make them feel uncomfortable. You should also avoid discussing controversial topics or making personal attacks.When you are eating at a Chinese restaurant, there area few specific things that you should keep in mind. First,it is considered rude to eat with your hands. You should always use chopsticks or a spoon and fork. Second, it is considered impolite to leave food on your plate. You should always finish everything that you have taken. Third, it is considered bad luck to clink your glasses together. Instead, you should tap your glass gently on the table.Here are some additional tips for good table manners in China:Always arrive on time for meals.Dress appropriately for the occasion.Sit up straight and maintain good posture.Keep your elbows off the table.Chew with your mouth closed.Don't slurp your soup.Don't talk with your mouth full.Don't pick your teeth at the table.Don't reach for food that is out of your reach.Don't burp or fart at the table.Be respectful of the food and the people you are eating with.By following these rules, you will be able to show your respect for Chinese culture and make a good impression on your Chinese hosts.中文回答：餐桌礼仪是中国文化中一整套复杂的行为规范和习俗。
中美餐桌礼仪差异 ——table manners
进餐时的礼仪：（General manners while dining）在家庭式的用餐中常常是把一盘菜传到各位的面前，有时由主人把菜拿到客人面前，稍微讲究一点的会有佣人把菜呈到客人面前。
如果是传的话，你要按其他盘子传的同一个方向把菜传给下一位。
当你拿到传过来的菜盘子，你可以从中取菜。
在取的时候，不要取超过餐桌上人数比例的量，这样的话餐桌上的每一个人都能得到一份。
如果你不想吃传过来的菜，那就把它递给下一位，但是千万不要解释你为什么不吃或者作什么评论。
如果是有人把菜盘子端给你，他会问你是否需要，你可以简单地回答“是的，请给一些”或者“谢谢，我不需要”。
（When a dish is offered from a serving dish (a.k.a.family style), as is the traditional manner, the food may be passed around or served by a host or staff. If passed, you should pass on the serving dish to the next person i n the same direction as the other dishes are being passed. Place the serving dish on your left, take some, and pass to the person next to you. You should consider how m uch is on the serving dish and not take more than a proportional amount so that eve ryone may have some. If you do not care for any of the dish, pass it to the next pers on without comment. If being served by a single person, the server should request if the guest would like any of the dish. The guest may say "Yes, please," or "No, thank you."）当为进餐人士服务的时候，上菜都是从进餐者的左边放到他（她）的前面；而撤盘子的时候，都是从进餐者的右边拿走。
中国的餐桌礼仪英语作文
中国的餐桌礼仪英语作文通过这些英语作文，我们可以了解到中西方在餐桌礼仪方面的极大不同。
下面是带来餐桌礼仪英语作文，欢迎大家阅读!Dietary Changes and Health CareAs is shown in the graph, China's food distribution has taken greatchanges from 1960's to 1990's Aording to thisstatistics of cereals,vegetable, meat, and fruits, the number of those who eat rice, flour orvegetable has greatly decreased in the past four decades.In contrast of thisthe number of those who eat oil or meat has sharply increased.From suchdietary changes, we can perceive the rapid improvement of our people' s livingstandard.Why does this improvement our? The direct reason is the fact that theChinese people have attached much importance to their health care.Nationally, China's economic growth is booming, and more people are gettingricher.Individually, everyone's consumption of food is increasingly varied.Inparticular, most of people are reluctant to eat much vegetable, but much meat and oil in their diets.In my view, the changes of China's dietary distribution seem to be bothpositive and negative.The positive aspect is that China' s economical growth has given rise to the higher level of dietary standard, with most of people livingrich and happy.But the negative aspect is that, I'm afraid, less eatingvegetable will lead to poorer health, such as lacking vitamin nutrients in one'sbody.Therefore, we think it necessary for the Chinese to be aware of thebalanced diets: Lots of vegetable and meat, which may gain us healthierbodies in the new century.Chinese table manners of families have no intrinsic quality even there are different region and position.No matter three meals a day or guest’s arrival, always bowls with chopsticks, food with soup.There is no rule for how to put the tableware.What people care about more are not the gorgeous tableware but the sumptuous food.People’s dining position reflects the most obvious etiquette of Chinese table manners.In ancient society, men are supreme, and women are not allowed to sit with men on the same table.Although this is modern society, this kind of ancient etiquette still remains.Today in China, the phenomenon that men sit on the table before women can be found everywhere.The master of a family usually sits on the first-class seat.The first-class seat is usually near the interior of a room facing to the door.Once there is a guest, the master will offer the first-class seat to the guest politely.If it is an ordinary meal of family, families should start after the elder.If there is a guest, the master offer the food to the guest is essential from the beginning to the end.And the tradition of urging others to drink is also a special phenomenon.Table MannersThe main difference between Chinese and western eating habits is that unlike the West, where everyone has their own plate of food, in China the dishes are placed on the table and everybody shares.If you are being treated by a Chinese host, be prepared for a ton of food.Chinese are very proud of their culture of cuisine and will do their best to show their hospitality.And sometimes the Chinese host use their chopsticks to put food in your bowl or plate.This is a sign of politeness.The appropriate thing to do would be to eat the whatever-it-is and say how yummy it is.If you feel unfortable with this, you can just say a polite thank you and leave the food there.Eating No-no'sDon't stick your chopsticks upright in the rice bowl.Instead,lay them on your dish.The reason for this is that when somebody dies,the shrine to them contains a bowl of sand or rice with two sticks of incense stuck upright in it.So if you stick your chopsticks in the rice bowl, it looks like this shrine and is equivalent to wishing death upon a person at the table!Make sure the spout of the teapot is not facing anyone.It is impolite to set the teapot down where the spout is facing towards somebody.The spout should always be directed to where nobody is sitting, usually just outward from the table.Don't tap on your bowl with your chopsticks.Beggars tap on their bowls, so this is not polite.Also, when the food is ing too slow in a restarant, people will tap their bowls.If you are in someone's home,it is like insulting the cook.DrinkingGan Bei! (Cheers! “Gan Bei” literally means “dry [the] glass”) Besides beer, the official Chinese alcoholic beverage is Bai Jiu,high-proof Chinese liquor made fromassorted grains.There are varying degrees of Bai Jiu.The Beijing favorite is called Er Guo Tou, which is a whopping 56% alcohol.More expensive are Maotai and Wuliangye.Of course, the main difference on the Chinese dinner table is chopsticks instead of knife and fork, but that’s only superficial.Besides, in decent restaurants, you can always ask for a pair of knife and fork, if you find the chopsticks not helpful enough.The real difference is that in the West, you have your own plate of food, while in China the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares.If you are being treated to a formal dinner and particularly if the host thinks you’re in the country for the first time, he will do the best to give you a taste of many different types of dishes.The meal usually begins with a set of at least four cold dishes, to be followed by the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes.Soup then will be served (unless in Guangdong style restaurants) to be followed by staple food ranging from rice, noodles to dumplings.If you wish to have your rice to go with other dishes, you should say so in good time, for most of the Chinese choose to have the staple food at last or have none of them at all.Perhaps one of the things that surprises a Western visitor most is that some of the Chinese hosts like to put food into the plates of their guests.In formal dinners, there are always “public” chopsticks and spoons for this purpose, but some hosts may use their own chopsticks.This is a sign of genuine friendship and politeness.It is always polite to eat the food.If you do not eat it, just leave the food in the plate.People in China tend to over - order food, for theywill find it embarrassing if all the food is consumed.When you have had enough, just say so.Or you will always overeat!Difference of table etiquette between eastern and western culturesThere are differences and similarities between the etiquette at table between the eastern and western cultures.To raise a few examples, we could talk about the differences of both cultures.Westerners would use silverware such as forks, knives and soup spoons, which are made of stainless steel.Easterners would use chopsticks and soup spoons.In certain part of Southern Asia, people eat with their hands.Dinner table and table seating arrangements aredifferent between the two customs.The dinner table for the west is mostly rectangle while the east is round.In addition, there are differences in the ways foods are served between the two cultures, the westerners serve dinner by courses and one course, or plate, is served after another.Each person has his own choice or portion of his foods served separately.However, the eastern culture, or the Chinese culture, has the foods served very much at the same time and they are not served separately to each individually.Therefore, in a Chinese meal, the foods are shared among the people at the table.It is considered bad manner for a person to use his chopsticks turning foods in a plate upside down to pick what he likes.As for the similarities, both cultures would consider impolite for a person to put his elbows on the table or to talk with foods in his mouth.。
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Chinese,Table,Manners篇一：Tablemanners peoplewhogotoaformalwesterndinnerpartyforthefirsttimemaybesurprisedb ytablemannersinwesternculture.Knowingthemwillhelpyoumakeagoodimp ression.havinggoodtablemannersmeansknowing,forexample,howtousekni vesandforks,whentodrinkatoastandhowtobehaveatthetable.besideyournap kinyouwillfindasmallbreadrollandthreeglasses—oneforwhitewine,onefortheredwine,andoneforwater.Therearetwopairsofkn ivesandforksonthetable,forksontheleftandknivesintherightoftheplate.when youseetwospoons,thebigoneisforthesoupandthesmalloneforthedessert.The knifeandforkthatareclosesttoyourplatearealittlebitbiggerthantheonesbeside them.whenyousitdownatthetable,youcantakeyournapkin,unfolditandputito nyourlap.Inchineseyousometimegetahot,dampclothtocleanyourfaceandfac eandhands,which,however,isnotthecustominwesterncountries. Dinnerstartwithasmalldish,whichisoftencalledastarter.somepeoplepraybef oretheystarteating,andotherpeoplemaykeepsilentforamoment.Thenyoucan say”enjoyyourmeal”toeachotherandeverybodystarteating.Forthestarter,whichyoueatwiththesm allerpair,youkeeptheknifeinyourrighthandandtheforkinyourleft.Afterthesta rteryouwillgetabowlofsoup—butonlyonebowlofsoupandneveraskforasecondserving.Thenextdishisthem aincourse.manywesternersthinkthechickenbreastwithitstenderwhitefleshis thebestpartofthebird.somepeoplecanusetheirfingerswhentheyeatingchicke norotherbirds,butnevertouchbeeforothermeatinbones.Itispolitetofinisheati ngeverythingonyourplate,sodon'ttakemorefoodthanyouneed.Attable,youshouldtrytospeakquietlyandsmilealot,butdonotlaughallthetime .mostwesternerslikesoftdrinkiftheywilldrivehome.manyofthemdrinkwhiteo rredwinewiththefood.whendrinkingtosomeone'shealth,youraiseyourglasse s,buttheglassesshouldnottouch.Thecustomoftoastinginsomepartsofchinaist ofinishthedrinkatonce,butwesternersusuallytakeonlyasip.Fordrinkingdurin gadinner,thebestadviceisnevertodrinktoomuch. Tablemannerschangeovertime.Theyfollowthefashionoftheday.beside,table mannersareonlyimportantatformaldinnerparties.Ifyou'renotsurewhattodo, youcanalwaysfollowyourhosts.Althoughgoodmannersalwaysmakeyouloo kgood,youdonotneedtoworryaboutalltheseruleswhilehavingdinnerwithyou rfriendsorfamily.withthedevelopmentofchina’sopening-up,moreandmorewesternculturegetsintooursight.Aswefacewithu nfamiliarculturesandcountries,someinevitableculturalconflictsmighthappe ninthecommunication,whichwillseriouslyaffectthecontactsbeingcarriedout smoothly.Tablemannershaveadecisivepositioninthecommunicationbetweenchinaandwesterncountries.Duringcommunicationwewillshowourbestima geandavoidculturalconflicts.Learningandusingtherightetiquettewillnotonl ystepupourownimpression,butalsopromotethebenefitandstrifeofthecompa ny.Thispaperfocusesonthedifferencesoftablemannersbetweenthewestandc hina,andanalyzesthereasonsthatcausedthedifferences. Themaindifferencebetweenchineseandwesterneatinghabitsarethatunliketh ewest,whereeveryonehastheirownplateoffood,inchinathedishesareplacedo nthetableandeverybodyshares.Ifyouarebeingtreatedbyachinesehost,beprep aredforatonoffood.chinesearevery proudoftheircultureofcuisineandwilldotheirbesttoshowtheirhospitality. Andsometimesthechinesehostusestheirchopstickstoputfoodinyourbowlorp late.Thisisasignofpoliteness.Theappropriatethingtodowouldbetoeatthewha tever-it-isandsayhowyummyitis.Ifyoufeeluncomfortablewiththis,youcanju stsayapolitethankyouandleavethefoodthere.eatingno-no'sDon'tstickyourchopsticksuprightinthericebowl.Instead,laythemonyourdish .Thereasonforthisisthatwhensomebodydies,theshrinetothemcontainsabowl ofsandorricewithtwosticksofincensestuckuprightinit.soifyoustickyourchop sticksinthericebowl,itlookslikethisshrineandisequivalenttowishingdeathup onapersonatthetable! makesurethespoutoftheteapotisnotfacinganyone.Itisimpolitetosettheteapot downwherethespoutisfacingtowardssomebody.Thespoutshouldalwaysbedirectedtowherenobodyissitting,usuallyjustoutwardfromthetable.Don'ttaponyourbowlwithyourchopsticks.beggarstapontheirbowls,sothisisn otpolite.Also,whenthefoodiscomingtooslowinarestaurant,peoplewilltapthe irbowls.Ifyouareinsomeone'shome,itislikeinsultingthecook.Drinkingganbei!(cheers!“ganbei”literallymeans “dry[the]glass”)besidesbeer,theofficialchinesealcoholicbeverageisbaiJi u,high-proofchineseliquormadefromassortedgrains.Therearevaryingdegre esofbaiJiu.ThebeijingfavoriteiscallederguoTou,whichisawhopping56%alc ohol.moreexpensivearemaotaiandwuliangye.ofcourse,themaindifferenceonthechinesedinnertableischopsticksinsteadof knifeandfork,butthat’sonlysuperficial.besides,indecentrestaurants,youcanalwaysaskforapairofk nifeandfork,ifyoufindthechopsticksnothelpfulenough.Therealdifferenceist hatinthewest,youhaveyourownplateoffood,whileinchinathedishesareplace donthetableandeveryoneshares.Ifyouarebeingtreatedtoaformaldinnerandp articularlyifthehostthinksyou’reinthecountryforthefirsttime,hewilldothebesttogiveyouatasteofmanydiffe renttypesofdishes. Themealusuallybeginswithasetofatleastfourcolddishes,tobefollowedbythe maincoursesofhotmeatandvegetabledishes.soupthenwillbeserved(unlessin guangdongstylerestaurants)tobefollowedbystaplefoodrangingfromrice,noodlestodumplings.Ifyouwishtohaveyourricetogowithotherdishes,youshoul dsaysoingoodtime,formostofthechinesechoosetohavethestaplefoodatlastor havenoneofthematall. perhapsoneofthethingsthatsurpriseawesternvisitormostisthatsomeofthechi nesermaldinners,therearealw ays“public”chopsticksandspoonsforthispurpose,butsomehostsmayusetheirownchopsti cks.Thisisasignofgenuinefriendshipandpoliteness.Itisalwayspolitetoeatthe food.Ifyoudonoteatit,justleavethefoodintheplate. peopleinchinatendtoover-orderfood,fortheywillfinditembarrassingifallthef oodisconsumed.whenyouhavehadenough,justsayso.oryouwillalwaysovere at!美国的西餐，和欧洲许多国家也颇有不同。