Etiquette norms in the formal dining process

Etiquette norms in the formal dining process are as follows:

First, the etiquette of sitting. Please take the guests to their seats first, and then ask the elderly to sit next to the guests in turn, and enter from the left side of the chair when seated. Don't move chopsticks after sitting, let alone make any noise, let alone get up and walk. If there is anything to say hello to the host (the person facing the door is seated, usually arranged according to the identity of the other party).

Second, when eating, please ask the old man to move chopsticks first. Eat less food every time, eat less food far away from you, eat quietly, and drink soup quietly. Sip the soup with a spoon. It is not advisable to drink a bowl to your mouth. Drink the soup when it is too hot and too cold, and don't blow it at the same time.

3. Don't burp and make other noises when eating. If there are involuntary noises such as sneezing and bowel sounds, you should apologize by saying "I'm sorry", "I'm sorry" and "Please forgive me".

4. If you want to serve food to guests or elders, you'd better use chopsticks, or you can send the food to them far away from the guests or elders. According to our Chinese custom, dishes are served one by one. If there are leaders, old people and guests at the same table, whenever a new dish is served, please ask them to move chopsticks first, or take turns asking them to move chopsticks first to show their attention.

Differences between Chinese and foreign food cultures;

There are differences in food culture between China and the West. People in China prefer people to go to teahouses because they can taste more snacks and dishes. Although teahouses have tables for two, most of them are tables for four or more people. Teahouses are generally noisy, and the atmosphere is not as romantic as western restaurants. If two people eat, consider not going to the teahouse.