table manners in china 中国餐桌礼仪.pptVIP

Main dishes Vegetable Main dishes Sea food Soup Then , soup is brought out. The starchy “staple” food Soup is followed by the starchy staple food, which is usually rice or noodles or sometimes dumplings. The starchy “staple” food Many Chinese eat rice (or noodles or whatever) last, but if you like to have your rice together with other dishes, you should say so early on. Snacks and dessert Sometimes they’ll be replaced by snacks and dessert like baozi , dabing or cakes. Fruit Sometimes , some fruit will be served . Eating etiquette Generally, Chinese table manners are more informal than the West, although there are more rules concerning interactions with other guests . Table manners are very important in Chinese people’s life. They show whether you are well educated. Chinese people treat dinners as one of the most important social interactions. ( Business will be talked and set while having dinner.) Importance Seating Before dinner Tableware Food Eating etiquette Drinks toast Smoking Pay for bill Invited to a friend’s home 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 . Before dinner , you’ll be served by a cup of tea . 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 size