Why do Shandong people have so many rules for drinking?

Shandong people are good at drinking, which is well known all over the world. Shandong people are cool, hospitable and love to drink, but there are many customs and manners on the wine table, and there are many ways to drink. Do you know these wine table cultures in Shandong?

First, sit down. Shandong has been a country of etiquette since ancient times, so the distinction between the host and the guest, the young and the old on the wine table should not be sloppy. On the wine table, the position of the door is usually the owner or the owner (that is, the person who pays the bill and entertains the guests), and the wine table is sometimes dubbed as the "manor owner". In the position opposite him, the host came to entertain the guests together, which is called "the main escort". The names of these two positions vary from place to place, but their meanings are similar.

There is a simple way to judge: you can judge by observing the folding way of napkins in cups on the table. The folding method of napkin in these two positions is different. The host's napkin is usually folded into a cylinder and inserted into a cup. The host's napkin was folded into a fan.

After the host and guests were seated, they began to pour wine. Shandong people like to drink, especially with big glasses. At present, the standard glasses in Shandong Province are three glasses with two or three heights (it is impossible to verify who became popular first, but a bottle of white wine can just pour three glasses). Wine is generally white wine, and the degree is generally around 38 degrees. Of course, you can also drink beer, but it is generally converted according to the ratio of liquor and beer +0: 6.

After sitting at the table, everyone fills such a cup first, which is the so-called front cup. This glass of wine is a must-have for everyone present. Not drinking is disrespectful to the host or the host. Of course, the host will lead everyone to drink this first glass of wine. Generally speaking, the host should have an opening speech, be polite and then set a standard. In other words, this glass of wine should be finished several times.

In the past, it was six times, which was called "Six Shun". Recently, "seven times" is more popular, that is, the main accompaniment "four times" and the auxiliary main accompaniment "three times" In this way, everyone can drink, eat and talk under the leadership of the host. This wine usually doesn't touch the glass. Shandong people call it "clinking glasses doesn't count."

When the host leads everyone to finish this cup, it's the host's turn to speak. This is also a ceremony, and it is also to lead everyone to drink a glass of wine. Under normal circumstances, two glasses of wine weigh more than half a catty, and the host and guest are flushed and walking at their feet.

At this time, the host announced that the ceremony was over and everyone could move freely. Please note that this kind of free activity doesn't really make you go out to sober up, but you can drink alone with anyone, and you can drink more and less without restriction.

Generally, at this time, guests should thank their hosts for their hospitality. Generally, the first round is guests and hosts, the second round is guests and hosts, and so on.

This period is the most active time on the wine table, and the relationship between host and guest can be brought closer at once. But this time is often a headache. Because there is already half a catty of white wine at this time, there are still many tricks to persuade wine, which is particularly easy to get drunk.

Shandong people generally drink for a long time, except for some ceremonial banquets, which are generally controlled at about one hour. Generally speaking, the banquet lasts more than three hours, while some close friends have a longer party time.