In the countryside, and the family dinner time to pay attention to what?

It is true that table culture is a unique feature of Chinese culture, especially in the countryside, people are observing a variety of customs, so there are a lot of things to pay attention to when eating in the countryside. Though there are many more rules, most of them are very simple. I think there are three main aspects that need extra attention.

The first aspect: the sitting position. In the countryside, many people pay attention to the honor of seating. Then in the dining table, there are many different positions for each person to sit. The more critical position should be given to the prestigious person, or the oldest person, while the secondary position is reserved for those who have made great contributions in the family. Usually for small children, they sit further back and don't even have a place of their own.

The second aspect: the time to move the dishes. Generally speaking, only after a respected person says, "Let's eat together," can everyone start eating. The rest of us, if we're hungry, still have to wait for them to arrive before we can start eating. Of course, this way is not influenced by the old feudalism, but is more a reflection of the custom of "honoring the old", where the older people have a high say at the table.

The third aspect of the meal can not have leftovers. Many people in the countryside have experienced years of famine, so they have a unique feeling for food. So when you eat in the countryside, it is best to let yourself eat not a drop left over. This will show their respect for food, but also help people to develop a kind of thrift and frugality habits. After all, "hard work and thrift" is a very respected virtue, so in the rural dinner time to pay extra attention to this situation.