The main points and taboos of China's dietary etiquette

1. Seating: When eating with many people, you can't sit down at will. Instead, we should let the elderly or the host sit down first, and then we will sit down after they are seated. This is courtesy and a person's accomplishment. It is a virtue to respect the elderly and the host of the banquet.

2, chopsticks should be handled with care: remember to handle chopsticks or cups with care, don't make a loud crash, and don't disturb others to eat. The jingle of chopsticks is also a sign of a person's low quality.

3. Be modest when cutting vegetables: please use public chopsticks or spoons when cutting vegetables, which is hygienic; You can't be picky when cutting vegetables, which is unhealthy and will be despised by people; Be modest when taking food, and don't grab food with others.

4. Don't make a sound when eating: Don't make a sound when eating, stutter, and don't keep your mouth full. Wipe off oil stains or soup stains in time, and don't be regarded as unsanitary.

Please don't talk when the food in your mouth is not swallowed, in case the food spills.

5. Toast etiquette: When others propose a toast to you or you propose a toast to others, you should stand up, put your glass straight, thank others or thank them for their presence, say polite words, and finish the wine to show your respect. If you can't drink, explain the reason to others and politely refuse. If you don't want to drink, you can't ignore people and embarrass them.

China table manners-ordering food

If it's a banquet, it's best to choose a place with the right grade. Guests usually know something, but usually the host will order at this time, and the guests will only order one or two dishes symbolically.

If invited, remember not to take the initiative in ordering. You can order one or two dishes properly, knowing fairly well. When ordering, you'd better ask others if there are any taboos. It's best to order a dish with moderate price and suitable for everyone. Of course, if you have a good relationship with your peers, you don't have to worry so much.

China table manners-eating vegetables

Our country pays attention to eating while paying more attention to eating. Pay attention to manners when eating, and don't persuade the dishes. We can properly say that this is delicious and let him taste it. It is up to others to decide whether to eat it or not. Second, don't help others casually. Once or twice is acceptable, and repeating it several times will make people feel disgusted.

And don't just eat the food in front of you, and don't stand up and reach for it, but wait until the food comes to you or you turn it around manually, and eat slowly, otherwise it will leave a bad impression on people.

China table manners-leave the table.

Don't leave your seat as soon as you put down your bowl after dinner. If you eat at home, you'd better take the chopsticks away and put them in the kitchen. If you are outside, you'd better put them in order, say something like' I'm full, please enjoy yourself', and then tell the host to leave your seat.