What are the traditional cultures of food etiquette in China?

China has been a country of etiquette since ancient times, and dining etiquette has a long history with the development of civilization. According to the evolution of five thousand years, the current dining etiquette in China includes the following aspects:

Table manners

Chinese banquets usually use round tables, covered with red tablecloths, and drinks are arranged in advance. If it is a small banquet with two tables, both tables can be placed horizontally and vertically. When placed horizontally, the table on the left hand side faces the main entrance, and when placed vertically, it is far away from the main entrance.

When the number of tables exceeds three, the layout principles of "face-to-face positioning", "highest left hand" and "highest distance" should also be followed, which can be followed by both guests attending the banquet and organizers arranging the banquet.

Grade etiquette

For a formal Chinese banquet, the etiquette about ranking is very important. No matter in the south or in the north, guests sit opposite the main entrance and are called "main escorts". The "main escort" sitting at the dining table is the "deputy main escort". The host's left hand side is the "guest of honor" and the right hand side is the "deputy guest of honor". Regarding the ranking of other ranks, the principle is that "the closer the table is to the host's table, the more distinguished the table is, and the closer the seat is to the host, the more distinguished the rank is."

In addition, the number of people dining at each table is also limited, preferably no more than ten, and the number of people dining is preferred to double rather than single. At present, tables in major hotels are standard, and the table for ten people is the most widely used table type. If there are too many people, it will be crowded. If the table used is relatively large and can't take care of the number of people, it seems that the guests are left out, which is not what the host wants to see.

dining etiquette

When everyone is eating one after another, the oldest person should sit down first before others can sit down.

There are all kinds of soups in Chinese food, and after the soup is served, it is almost all cooked and the temperature is high. It is not advisable to scoop too much soup for the first time. Scoop a small amount into the bowl. First, gently touch the temperature with your lips or spoon. Don't pee and blow cold soup, and don't make any noise when drinking soup.

The collocation of meat and vegetables in Chinese food is reasonable. If the fiber is too much or the meat is not rotten, you often need to pick your teeth. At this time, use a toothpick to cover it with your hand or handkerchief.

In the process of eating, the eating speed needs to keep pace with the host, neither fast nor slow. At this time, smoking indoors requires the consent of the host and the diners at the same table. If there are women and children at the table, smoking should not be allowed. When you leave, you need to wait for the master to leave.