What are the rules for eating?

There are many dining rules in China. After all, our country is so big, and each region has its own unique characteristics. Then let me talk about some basic dining rules in many parts of China:

1. Seating!

one of the most important dining rules is seating! The food can be good, the hotel can also be a five-star hotel or a messy local restaurant, but the seating is more particular, but it can't be chaotic!

First of all, this time has a theme. Generally, the position facing the door is the theme. And this theme is not for everyone to sit, usually a respected elder or the biggest leader or something like that.

and then there's the escort. Sitting with the host, as the name implies, is specially for people who sit with the host, and the general seat is on the right hand side of the host. The latter is not so strict, but generally according to the rules, the higher the status, the older you are, the more you do it inside, and the closer you are to the main seat, the better. The people with their backs to the door are basically the youngest or have lower grades, and they are generally responsible for picking up dishes and serving dishes.

this rule is the most important part in the dining process, so don't make a joke!

two: eating rules!

don't think that you can eat this dish with chopsticks when it is set on the table, which is also a rule!

First of all, we should respect the elders sitting in the chair! When those big fish and big meat are served, you must wait until the elder moves the chopsticks first before you can reach out, otherwise it is rude and will be despised!

also, don't throw the boat in the dish when eating, just eat whatever you put in it, and don't flip it twice, which will be disgusting to everyone!

Then try to keep quiet when eating, and don't slurp, or others will say that you are poor and haven't eaten! It's wrong to waste things, and others will say you!

three: drink!

I don't know when it started. It's a rule that you must drink when eating, which has been circulating for thousands of years!

You said that people came all the way to see you, and you invited them to dinner but didn't give them a drink. Isn't that too unenthusiastic? Similarly, if you go all the way to someone else's place and someone buys you a drink at dinner, isn't it too embarrassing to look down on them if you don't agree?

Also, if friends and relatives gather at a table for dinner without drinking, is the atmosphere not warm enough to set off everyone's feelings? When you entrust others to do things for you, invite them to dinner but don't give them wine. Can they still do things for you? Dream on!

However, I think many people deeply hate drinking while eating, but it is a social intercourse after all, and it is the most basic rule of a mixed society. It is really not easy to pretend to like it even though you are reluctant!

Of course, there are many rules for eating, and you will find them later!