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Table Etiquette in China By 鄭艷紅,李慧蘭 柳麗琴,范玲,李琪,戴桂宜 張友美,李蜜 ?Chinese food is famous around the world . ?If you are in China and go out with your Chinese friend to a dinner, you may want to know …… ?Seating ?Before dinner ?Tableware ?Food ?Eating etiquette ?Drinks toast ?Smoking ?Pay for bill Seating ?In China , it’s necessary to know how to pick up your seat at the table . ?If you are not sure what to do , just wait the host to tell . ?Different from the western , tables in China are usually round . ?Normally , the seat facing the door (seat 1) is for the host or the hostess. ?At a small table, the seat right across of the host seat, the back of which is facing the door (seat 2), is the seat for the main guest. ? But when it’s a bigger table, the host or hostess and main guest can just sit side by side to make it easier for them to talk. (seat 3 or 4 for the main guest . ) Before dinner ?The elderly or guest(s) of honour are usually the first to start the meal. ?Before that , you have to wait . ?Before dinner , you’ll be served by a cup of tea . Tea ? T e a is f o r r i n s i n g t h e mouth ,which means making your mouth ready for eating . Tableware ? Different from the west , Chinese food is usually cut into proper sizes when cooking ,so you don’ t have to use folks or knives to eat them . ? As a result , you’ ll use different tableware when you enjoy Chinese food . Tableware ? Table setting ? Chopsticks Table setting Table setting Table setting Chopsticks ? Chopsticks is the main tool for eating . Chopsticks ? Chopsticks should always be held correctly, . between the thumb and first two fingers of the right hand. ?Here’s some other tips for using chopsticks correctly. Tips for using chopsticks ? When not in use, chopsticks must always be placed neatly on the table with two sticks lying tidily next to each other at both ends. ? Crossing them is rude . Tips for using chopsticks ? Never point the chopsticks at another person. ? This amounts to insulting that person . Tips for using chopsticks ?Never suck the chopsticks.