Etiquette of Chinese banquet seating

Chinese banquet etiquette 1: seating arrangement

1. Small banquet seating arrangement consisting of two tables

This situation can be divided into two horizontal tables and two vertical tables. When two tables are arranged horizontally, the right is the first priority and the left is the second priority. The right and left mentioned here refers to the position of entering the room and facing the front door. When the two tables are arranged vertically, the table times should be far above and near below. The distance mentioned here is based on the distance from the main entrance. As shown in the figure:

2. Ordering of banquet tables composed of multiple tables

When arranging tables for multi-table banquets, we should not only pay attention to the rules such as "positioning other tables", "taking right as the priority" and "taking far as the top", but also take into account the distance between other tables and the main table. Generally, the closer to the main table, the higher the number of tables; The farther away from the main table, the lower the number of tables.

when arranging tables, the size and shape of the tables used should be basically the same. Except the main table can be slightly larger, other dining tables should not be too big or too small.

in order to ensure that the attendees can find their table in time and accurately during the banquet, they can indicate the other party's table on the invitation, hang a schematic diagram of the banquet table arrangement at the entrance of the banquet hall, arrange an usher to guide the guests to sit by the table, or put a table number card (written in Arabic numerals) on each table.

3. The ranking of single host's banquets

In this arrangement method, the host is the main center, and the rest of the seats and guests are occupied. Cough preparation garden The principle of "taking the right as the most important" is arranged in a zigzag flying line at a time, and at the same time, the subject and object should be alternated.

4. The ranking of seats when the host and hostess * * * have the same banquet

The ranking method when the host and hostess * * * have the same banquet is an arrangement in which the host and the deputy are opposite and the right is the most important. The host sits on the seat, and the hostess is opposite to the host. Guests usually follow the male and female hosts, and are arranged diagonally in the order of right high and left low, and at the same time, the host and guest should be alternate. The international practice is that the male guest of honor is arranged on the right side of the hostess and the female guest of honor is arranged on the right side of the male host.

5. Order of seating in banquets with two hosts of the same sex

The first and second hosts are people of the same sex or the method used in banquets on formal occasions. It is a method in which the host and the deputy are opposite and arranged clockwise according to the principle of "right is the most important", and at the same time, the host and the guest should alternate.

Chinese banquet etiquette 2: banquet etiquette

1. Dining methods

According to the tableware used, dining methods can be divided into separate dining, public chopsticks, self-service and mixed dining. State banquets and formal banquets are often divided into meals, that is, one for each person, paying attention to fair dining. Official banquets and business banquets often use chopsticks, which reflects the hygiene of dining. The informal dinner can be self-service, with a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, which is suitable for emotional exchange between acquaintances and friends.

second, the choice of time and space

(1) the choice of time

the time of the banquet requires taking care of ethnic customs, taking care of the host and guests, and controlling the dining time. Formal banquets are generally used to inviting guests to dine together in the evening, and the meal time should be controlled at one and a half to two hours.

(2) Choice of space

Banquets should choose places with elegant environment, good sanitation, complete facilities and convenient transportation, and can't give guests the feeling of being casual, neglected and sloppy.

Chinese banquet etiquette 3: the etiquette of ordering food

Ordering food requires that both expenses and food intake should be kept within our means, so that we should be full and eat well, and we should not be vain and ostentatious. Large banquets advocate "AA" payment. At the same time, mutual understanding is the first principle of social gatherings. Don't be picky about what others order.

when ordering, be sure to be "aware". Looking at the personnel composition, generally speaking, one dish per capita is more appropriate. If there are more men, the amount of dishes can be increased appropriately. Second, look at the combination of dishes. The dishes should be well-prepared, cold and hot, sweet and salty. If there are more ladies, you should order more light vegetables.

Third, depending on the importance of banquets, ordinary business banquets or informal banquets, the average dish is acceptable around 5 yuan; If it is a formal and important banquet, you should order a few dishes with enough weight, such as shrimp and crab. If the specifications are higher, you should consider abalone wings and belly.

For a standard Chinese meal, the order of serving is cold dishes → stir-fry → main course → dim sum → soup → fruit platter. At the same time, we should pay attention to salty dim sum with salty soup and sweet soup for dessert.

Three excellent, that is, the dishes that are given priority:

1. Chinese food specialties. This one is especially reflected in foreign banquets, such as kung pao chicken, shredded pork with fish sauce, steamed dumplings, fried spring rolls, brown sugar, etc. It is not a good dish, but it is loved and respected by many foreigners because of its distinctive China characteristics.

2. Local dishes. For example, shredded pork in Beijing sauce, stewed lion's head in Shanghai, Mapo tofu in Sichuan, and diced chicken in chili pepper in Chongqing will be more praised than the same raw seafood when entertaining foreign guests.

3. The restaurant looks after the dishes. Many restaurants have their own housekeeping dishes, and the last special dish of this restaurant can reflect the care of the host and respect for the guests. Four taboos, that is, avoid choosing dishes:

1. Religious dietary taboos. For example, Islam avoids pigs, dogs, rabbits, horses, donkeys and other meats, and does not drink alcohol; Buddhism avoids meat and spicy food, and some Buddhists who believe in Guanyin especially avoid beef; Christianity doesn't eat meat at Christmas and doesn't use knives and forks.

2. Local dietary taboos. For example, people in Britain and America don't eat rare animals, their internal organs, their heads and claws. In addition, when entertaining foreign guests, try to eat less hard dishes, and foreigners are less likely to spit out the food they have bitten into their mouths when eating, which needs to be taken into account.

3. Occupational dietary taboos. For example, national civil servants are not allowed to eat and be invited when performing official duties, to eat and drink at official banquets, to exceed the meal standard stipulated by the state, and to drink alcoholic beverages. For another example, drivers can't drink alcohol during work.

4. Personal dietary taboos. For example, people with heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, arteriosclerosis, hypertension and sequelae of stroke are not suitable for eating dog meat, people with hepatitis are not allowed to eat mutton and soft-shelled turtle, and people with digestive diseases such as gastroenteritis and gastric ulcer are not suitable for eating soft-shelled turtle. Patients with hypertension and high cholesterol drink less chicken soup. At the same time, we should also consider whether the visitors are allergic to certain foods. Chinese seating etiquette limits the number of people dining at each table, generally less than 1 people and even numbers are appropriate. If there are too many people at each table, it will be crowded and it is not easy to take care of everyone. The host's seat is at the position where the main table faces the main entrance, and the host's representatives sit at other tables respectively, in the same direction or facing the host. Other rankings are based on the position of the owner of the table, and the one close to the owner's seat is the upper position. If two seats are at the same distance from the owner, which one is the upper seat? On the right is the upper position. The host's seat is the main theme, and each table can have one or two main themes. If each table has a theme, then the host and guest sit at the right of the theme, and there is a conversation center on the table. If the host and his wife sit at the same table, then the guest of honor and his wife sit on the right side of the host and hostess respectively, forming two conversation centers on the table. If the status of the guest of honor is higher than that of the host, the guest of honor can be invited to take the main seat to show respect. If it is not a formal banquet, but it needs to be distinguished, the upper position can be determined according to "middle, door, right, view and wall". That is, according to the usual practice, the door is the best; The right seat for two people to eat is the top; The middle of the meal for three people is the top; If there is a view, the seat with a view is the top; Generally, the restaurant is facing the wall. After setting the seating position, you should also ensure that the guests can sit accurately. At this time, you can: 1. Guide the staff, and give instructions in time from the hospitality staff and the host; 2, seat card guidance, each guest seat in front of the desktop, placed in advance eye-catching personal name card. If it is a seat card for a foreign banquet, the names of the guests should be written in Chinese and English. When necessary, the names of the guests can be written on both sides of the seat card.