The problem of catering etiquette has a long history. According to the literature, at least in the Zhou Dynasty, the catering etiquette has formed a fairly perfect system, especially the praise and admiration for Confucius, which was once used as a wine offering ceremony in Shandong and became an important aspect of showing the face of a big country, a state of etiquette and a place of civilization in successive dynasties.
As a tradition of Han nationality, ancient banquet etiquette has its own set of procedures: the host is invited to meet the guests temporarily outside the door. When the guests arrive, they greet each other, introduce them to the living room and provide refreshments. After the guests are seated, guide them to their seats, with the left side facing up, which is regarded as the chief. There are two seats relative to the first seat, three seats under the first seat and four seats under the second seat.
When the guests are seated, the host toasts and dishes, and the guests thank each other with gifts. There is also a certain emphasis on serving wine at the dinner: respect the elders and guests first, and then the host.
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Western etiquette
1, meat: When cutting steak, cut it into pieces from the outside. Please don't cut it into pieces at a time for convenience, which not only lacks temperament, but also loses delicious gravy. It's a pity; When cutting meat pieces, the size should be moderate.
Don't cut it too big, you are in danger of not closing your mouth. When chewing food, be sure to keep your mouth shut, avoid making noise, and don't put food into your mouth before swallowing it.
2, shellfish seafood: shellfish seafood should hold the shell in the left hand, the fork in the right hand, and pick out its meat to eat. When eating fish fillets, you can eat them with a fork in your right hand and avoid using a knife, because the tender fish is easily chopped and becomes difficult to clean;
When you meet a whole fish, eat the upper layer of the fish first, then remove the fishbone with a knife and fork, and never turn it over. When eating lobster, you can remove the shrimp shell with your fingers before eating.
3, fruit: fruit with more water should be eaten with a small spoon. Peaches and melons will be peeled and sliced in the restaurant first, and should be eaten with a small fork. Strawberries are often put in small plates and can be eaten with a spoon or fork. In addition, when eating fruit, restaurants usually provide hand washing boxes with petals or lemons in them. For washing hands.
4. Dessert: Generally, cake and cake are divided and eaten with a small fork. After cutting the hard ones with a knife, divide them and eat them with a small fork. As for cream or pudding, you can eat it with a small spoon. If you encounter small pieces of hard biscuits, you can take them directly.
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