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1、TableMannersinchina中国餐桌礼仪Table manners are very important in Chinese peoples 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.)ImportanceAt a small table,the seat right acro
2、ss of the host seat,the back of which is facing the door(seat 2),is the seat for the main guest.But when its 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 dinnerThe elderly or guest(s)of honour a
3、re usually the first to start the meal.Before that,you have to wait.Before dinner,youll 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 sizes when cooking,so you dont h
4、ave to use folks or knives to eat them.As a result,youll use different tableware when you enjoy Chinese food.TablewareTable setting ChopsticksTable settingTable settingTable settingChopsticksChopsticks is the main tool for eating.ChopsticksChopsticks should always be held correctly,i.e.between the t
5、humb and first two fingers of the right hand.ChopsticksChopsticks 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 chopsticksWhen not
6、 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 chopsticksNever point the chopsticks at another person.This amounts to insulting that person.Tips for using chopsticksNever suck the chopstic
7、ks.Tips for using chopsticksNever bang chopsticks like drumsticks.This is akin to telling others at the table you are a beggar.Tips for using chopsticksDecide what to pick up before reaching with chopsticks,instead of hovering them over or rummaging through dishes.Tips for using chopsticksWhen picki
8、ng up a piece of food,never use the tips of your chopsticks to poke through the food as with a fork;exceptions include tearing apart larger items such as vegetables.Tips for using chopsticksNever stab chopsticks vertically into a bowl of rice,as this resembles incense sticks used at temples to pay r
9、espects to the deceased.This is considered the ultimate dinner table faux pas.Tips for using chopsticksDont use chopsticks to move bowl or plate.Food A typical Chinese meal consists of:Cold dishesMain coursesSoup The starchy“staple”foodSnack and dessert Fruit Cold dishesA typical meal starts with so
10、me cold dishes,like boiled peanuts,smashed cucumber,red dates&beans and Chicken Legs.Theyre like appetizer in the west.Cold dishesCold dishes are usually served before dinner,but dont eat before dinner start.Main dishesCold dishes are followed by the main courses,hot meat and vegetable dishes.Pork&b
11、eefMain dishesMeat balls Main dishesChicken&duck Main dishesVegetable Main dishesSea food Soup Then,soup is brought out.The starchy“staple”foodSoup is followed by the starchy staple food,which is usually rice or noodles or sometimes dumplings.The starchy“staple”foodMany Chinese eat rice(or noodles o
12、r whatever)last,but if you like to have your rice together with other dishes,you should say so early on.Snacks and dessertSometimes theyll be replaced by snacks and dessert like baozi,dabing or cakes.Fruit Sometimes,some fruit will be served.Eating etiquetteGenerally,Chinese table manners are more i
13、nformal than the West,although there are more rules concerning interactions with other guests.Eating etiquetteChinese trend to talk loudly during the dinner and different from the west,talking with a full mouth is usually allowed though some people think it is impolite.Besides,when you are eating or
14、 drinking,make some sound is allowed.But place the china bowls and plates quietly。Eating etiquetteEating with the elbows on the table is allowed.Belch is not good but you dont have to avoid it intentionally.When eating food that contains bones,it is customary that the bones be spat out onto the dini
15、ng plate in a neat pile.Spitting onto the floor is almost never acceptable.Drinks&toastDrinks plays an important role in Chinese food culture.Drinks Pouring Toast DrinksUsually,both hard drink and beverage are served throughout the meal.It is customary for the host to insist that guests drink to sho
16、w friendship.If the guests prefers not to drink,they may say,Im unable to drink,but thank you.in Chinese:Wo bu neng he jiu,xie xie.DrinksThe host may continue to insist that the guests drink,and the guests may likewise continue to insist upon being unable to drink.The hosts insistance is to show gen
17、erosity.Therefore,refusal by the guests should be made with utmost politeness.Drinks Common hard drinks in dinner:Baijiu HuangjiuWine&beerBaijiu Baijiu,or shaojiu(烧酒)is a Chinese distilled alcoholic beverage.The name baijiu literally means white spirits.Baijiu has a greater proportion of alcohol tha
18、n huangjiu and wine.And its usually drank with smaller cups.Huangjiu Huangjiu is a special Chinese alcoholic drink.It literally means“yellow wine.It is made of rice without being distilled.And it has a lower alcoholic strength(usually about 20%).Wine&beerAs international drinks ,wine and beer are al
19、so served.Beer is usually served in summer.Pouring The host should pour for the guests and always make sure everyones cups are not empty for long to show hospitality.One should not pour for oneself,but if thirsty one should first offer to pour for a neighbor.PouringWhen your drink is being poured,yo
20、u should say thank you.But if you dont want to drink any more,you could say“hao hao hao”or“gou le gou le”to stop pouring.Toast During the meal,we make toasts to make a friendly atmosphere.Toast means clinking the rim of each others glasses and saying“gan bei”.Toast Usually,the hosts propose a toast
21、to all the guests and every one“gan bei”together.Sometimes,the younger or junior guests make toasts to the elderly or senior.In fact,If a guest drinks alcohol,the guest will be expected if not forced to drink a glass of the same alcohol with each superior at that table,and possibly at other tables t
22、oo.SmokingSmoking is customary when dining,and the host will often pass out cigarettes to all men around the table.If the guest prefers not to smoke,she/he should politely refuse(one would say,Wo bu chou yan,xie xie).Pay for bill People will pay the bill after the meal.On paying,fifty-fifty is not well-accepted.If you want to show your hospitality,you can treat the host to dinner next time.此此课件下件下载可自行可自行编辑修改，修改，仅供参考！供参考！感感谢您的支持，我您的支持，我们努力做得更好！努力做得更好！谢谢!