Taboos on banquet table manners

As the saying goes, "Food is the most important thing for the people." Therefore, things related to eating are very important in our lives. So do you know what etiquette is at our daily banquet tables? Are there any taboos? The following is prepared for everyone, I hope it can help you!

Table arrangement and seating arrangement

Chinese banquets are very particular about table arrangement and seating arrangements. Generally, the front The table in the center or in the center is the main table. The height of the table depends on the distance from the main table. The table on the right side of the main table should be higher than the left side. When entering the banquet hall, you must wait for the host to greet you or read the signs on the table clearly before taking a seat. .

Chinese banquets generally use round tables, and each table is usually attended by someone.

The seating arrangements for small gatherings are generally in the middle, facing the door, with the view at the top, and the right is higher and the left is lower. Chinese food is served clockwise, and the purpose is to ensure that the person on the right eats first.

Tableware

Chinese food tableware, including cups, plates, bowls, plates, chopsticks, spoons, etc.

A special reminder is that you cannot hit the tableware with chopsticks, nor wave the chopsticks in the air when you are not sure which dish to pick. You cannot use your own chopsticks to rummage through the dishes, let alone use the chopsticks. Insert it vertically into rice or place it horizontally on a dinner plate.

In addition, the use of public spoons, especially after using a public spoon to scoop out dishes such as "pine nut corn", should be put back in time so that others can use it. When using a food plate, make sure it is clean. Don't put too much food in it at one time, and don't put too many types of food in it. This is easy to transfer flavors and looks unsightly. Eat as much as you want and eat as you go. Under normal circumstances, do not lift the bowl directly to drink soup, but use a spoon to eat.

Empty bowls and plates cannot be used as containers for holding debris. Even if you have finished drinking the soup, do not put napkins, cigarette butts and the like in the bowl. Some bones and fish bones should be spit on the chopsticks and placed on the front of the plate. Do not spit them directly on the table.

Serving order

The serving order for a formal banquet is:

Hand-dished melon seeds and candied fruits - cold dishes - drinks and wine - hot stir-fry Mainly fried, stir-fried, and fried - large dishes are usually grilled, grilled, stewed, steamed, fried, grilled, etc., with more soup and a slightly larger plate - sometimes soup is served after cold dishes - desserts and staple dishes.

Meal

Before the meal, the waiter will provide hand towels. You can use it to wipe your hands, but do not use it to wipe your entire face, neck, or hands. If you need special wipes, you can go to the bathroom to wipe them. Sometimes, during the meal, the waiter will bring a beautiful small cup with flower petals or lemon slices floating in it. You must not drink it. This is used to wash hands before serving seafood. Wet two or three fingers and rub them gently and then dry them with a towel. Do not put the whole hand in to wash, just clean the few fingers needed to pinch the food.

Toasting

When the host is speaking and toasting, you should stop eating and listen carefully. When eating, you should pay attention to your manners and do not lean over to pick up the dishes. If the dish is far away, you can pass the plate to ask someone to help you fill it up. When drinking, you should not force people to drink or give orders. You should help people drink and not persuade them to drink. If you need to pick your teeth while eating, cover it with your palm or a tissue.

Taboos

1. The dining table should not be placed under the beam.

Because if there is a beam above the dining table, it will be like a sharp knife on the top of the person's head, which will cause an invisible pressure on the people below. In the long run, it will not only seriously damage the spirit of the family , health, and may also cause restlessness at home. It is recommended to use the ceiling to cover the beams and place mascots in the restaurant, which can effectively resolve the bad feng shui of the dining table.

2. The dining table should not be placed in an unfavorable position at home.

The dining table is the place where the family eats. It is related to the health and fortune of the family. Therefore, the dining table should be placed in an auspicious position in the home and not in an unfavorable position in the home. Of course, when choosing the location of the dining table, you can refer to the horoscope of the owner of the house. For example, "Yin zodiac sign is fire sign." The five elements are: wood and fire, and the hi directions are: due east, southeast and due south.

3. The dining table must not be washed away by the road.

The dining table is the place where the family eats, so it needs to be kept warm, comfortable and natural so that you can enjoy delicious food happily.

And if there are roads or sharp corners hitting the dining table, it may cause family members to quarrel during meals, which is detrimental to family harmony. If you hedge multiple paths, it will be like being in a whirlpool, which will cause extremely adverse consequences and requires timely adjustment.