The rules of drinking in circles on birthday

The rule of drinking in circles on your birthday is to toast the birthday party first, and then start toasting clockwise.

Toast is usually in clockwise order. When toasting, first respect the elders and guests, and then start toasting clockwise. When toasting and clinking glasses, remember that the glasses of the younger generation cannot be higher than those of the elders, and the glasses of the subordinates cannot be higher than those of the superiors. Give priority to pouring wine for others first, and then pour it for yourself to avoid pouring it yourself.

If the other person is far away from you, you can touch the table with the bottom of the cup to show that you touch the cup. In western food, champagne is generally used for toasting and clinking glasses.

Why can't I toast with my left hand?

It is disrespectful to hold a glass with your left hand when toasting. The correct toast posture should be to stand up, hold the cup in your right hand and hold the bottom of the cup in your left hand. If you propose a toast to a leader or elder, you should raise your glass with both hands, which will show more respect.

China has been a country of etiquette since ancient times, and it has always had a wine table culture, so there are many exquisite toasts.

Toast on the wine table is usually made clockwise, starting with the oldest one or starting with the first one on the left. If you want to make a toast, you should respect all of them. Don't miss a person, and don't skip one person to propose a toast to the next. It's rude and easy to offend people.