Rules for pouring tea and wine in hotels

An Overview of Table Etiquette in China

Table manners in China can be summarized as follows: 1. Seating etiquette. First, invite the guests to sit on the table. Invite the old man to sit next to the guest and enter from the left side of the chair. Don't move chopsticks after sitting. Don't make any noise. Don't get up and walk around. If you have anything to say hello to the host. Second, when eating, please ask guests and elders to move chopsticks first. Eat less every time. Eat less food far away from you. Don't make any noise while eating. Don't make any noise when you drink soup. Sip the soup with a spoon. It is not advisable to drink a bowl from end to mouth. Don't drink the soup when it is too hot. Some people like to chew food, especially crunchy food. Make a clear sound. This is against the etiquette requirements. Especially when eating with people, try to prevent this phenomenon. Third, don't burp and make other noises when eating. If there are involuntary noises such as sneezing and bowel sounds, say "I'm sorry". Sorry; Please let the original cool. To apologize. Fourth; If you want to help guests or elders, you'd better use public chopsticks. You can also give them dishes that are far away from your guests or elders. According to our Chinese custom, dishes are served one by one. If there are leaders, old people and guests at the same table, whenever a new dish is served, please ask them to move chopsticks first, or ask them to move chopsticks first in turn to show their attention. Fifth, eat fish heads, bones and bones. And don't throw it on the ground. Slowly take it to your plate by hand, or put it next to your dining table, or put it on the paper prepared in advance. Sixth, take time to chat with people around you in time to reconcile the atmosphere. Don't eat naked, ignore others, don't wolf down a big meal, and don't drink too much. Seventh, it is best not to pick your teeth at the dinner table. If you want to pick your teeth, cover your mouth with a napkin or hand. Eighth, make clear the main task of this meal. Be clear about whether you should focus on business, contact feelings or eat. If you are in the front, pay attention when arranging seats. If it's in the back, just pay attention to common sense etiquette, with emphasis on appreciating dishes and eating etiquette.

Ninth: When you finally leave the table, you must thank the host or invite him to your home in return.