What are the precautions at the dinner table?

1. Precautions when using Chinese food: Chinese banquets mostly use round tables, and the arrangement of tables is generally based on the right and the distance from the door is the top. For the specific ranking of each table, the host or guest who is higher than the host generally faces the main entrance and occupies the upper seat, while the ranking of others depends on the distance from the host or guest, with the right as the respect and the near as the first; If there are beautiful scenery or elegant performances indoors and outdoors, the seat with the best viewing angle is the upper seat. Chopsticks are the most distinctive tableware in Chinese food. Pay attention to the following points when using chopsticks: when using chopsticks in pairs, don't turn, grab or bite chopsticks; Eat in moderation; When you leave temporarily during the meal, you should gently put chopsticks on the table or beside the plate; Put down chopsticks temporarily when talking to people; Don't dance or beat chopsticks on the dining table; Use public chopsticks when picking vegetables for others. Keep a correct posture when eating, eat gracefully and consciously maintain the image of civilization. Don't talk with your mouth full; Leftover residue, bones, thorns, etc. Chopsticks should be gently placed at the front end of the plate; When drinking soup, scoop it with a spoon and don't make any noise. Try not to pick your teeth in public at the dinner table. If necessary, it is best to cover your mouth with your hand or napkin and gently pick your teeth with a toothpick. In addition, napkins are only used to wipe your mouth or hands, not to wipe dishes or sweat. 2. Precautions for eating western food: The tableware of western food mainly includes knives and forks, napkins, spoons, plates, plates, cups and toothpicks. When eating western food, hold a knife in your right hand and a fork in your left. When using a knife and fork, hold the food firmly with the fork in your left hand and move the knife in your right hand to cut the food. Leave temporarily when eating, put the knife and fork in a figure of eight, try to put the handle in the plate with the knife edge inward; When you finish eating or don't want to eat, the knife edge is inward, the fork teeth are upward, and the right fork of the knife is placed side by side vertically, or the knife is placed side by side in the plate. When using a napkin, you should lay it flat on your knees to prevent the dishes and soup dropped during the meal from staining your clothes. Wipe your mouth gently with a napkin before talking to people while eating; Before eating, a lady can gently wipe her mouth with a napkin to remove lipstick. When eating, you should pick your teeth and pick up a napkin to block your mouth. When eating western food, the spoon is used to drink soup and dessert, and you can't directly scoop any other staple food, dishes and drinks. When the spoon is in the mouth, it can't be stuffed into the mouth with its front entrance. 3. Precautions for eating buffet: When taking meals, you should line up in the direction set by the restaurant, and you can't walk backwards, let alone cut in line. Take meals according to one's appetite. Don't eat too much at a time. Eat a plate before eating. Avoid putting multiple plates full of food in front of you at the same time. If it's a banquet or a party, don't start eating together until everyone at the same table has served the dishes and taken their seats. Don't use used tableware when you take food again. Don't take food out of the restaurant.