Table Manners in chin 中国餐桌礼仪.ppt

Seating Before dinner Tableware Food Eating etiquette Seating In China , it’s necessary to know how to pick up your seat at the table . If you are not sure what to do , just wait the host to tell . Different from the western , tables in China are usually round . Normally , the seat facing the door (seat 1) is for the host or the hostess. At a small table, the seat right across of the host seat, the back of which is facing the door (seat 2), is the seat for the main guest. But when it’s a bigger table, the host or hostess and main guest can just sit side by side to make it easier for them to talk. (seat 3 or 4 for the main guest . ) Before dinner The elderly or guest(s) of honour are usually the first to start the meal. Before that , you have to wait . Tea Tea is for rinsing the mouth ,which means making your mouth ready for eating . Tableware Different from the west , Chinese food is usually cut into proper sizes when cooking ,so you don’t have to use folks or knives to eat them . As a result , you’ll use different tableware when you enjoy Chinese food . Tableware Table setting Chopsticks Table setting Table setting Table setting Chopsticks Chopsticks is the main tool for eating . Chopsticks Chopsticks should always be held correctly, i.e. between the thumb and first two fingers of the right hand. Chopsticks Chopsticks are traditionally held in the right hand only, even for the left-handed. One explanation for the treatment of such usage as improper is that within the confines of a round table this may be inconvenient. Tips for using chopsticks When not in use, chopsticks must always be placed neatly on the table with two sticks lying tidily next to each other at both ends. Crossing them is rude . Tips for using chopsticks Never point the chopsticks at another person. This amounts to insulting that person . Tips for using chopsticks Never suck the chopsticks. Tips for using chopsticks Never bang chopsticks like drumsticks. This is