【正文】 a and western countries10 IV. Conclusion 11 Bibliography 12 共 3964 字 共 11 頁 1 The Differences of Table Manners between China and Western Countries Abstract There are great differences of table manners between China and western countries because of cultural diversity. The passage mainly discusses the details of the table manners in China and western countries, at the same time, it tells about the reasons for table manners in China and western countries due to diverse culture. As we all know, having dinner is not only a demand of physiology, but also a kind of social contact experience, table manners are important for everyone. It plays a vital role in people?s daily life, but there are many differences in China and western countries, a good master of table manners can give you an elegant dinner. So Knowing more about cultural diversity can cause less misunderstanding, that is to say, people can get a better understanding through it. In a long run, it will do huge help for both China and western countries. Since the importance of tables manners is not far to seek, we should pay attention to it. Key Words: China and western country, Table manners difference, parison, reason 摘 要 由于 不同的 文化差異 ，不同的思維模式 ， 不同的價值觀， 中西方餐桌禮儀存在著較大的差異。 setting would be arranged with men and women alternating on either side. The host leads the way for the guest. The hostess is always the last to go into the dining room. Women sit down as soon as they find their place, even though the hostess remains standing until everyone is at his or her chair. Men do not sit down until the hostess is seated. When there is more than one table, the host should sit at one table and the hostess at another. 5 A good friend may be asked to act as agent host at another table and see that wine is served or plates are refilled. Furthermore, husbands and wives are usually separated at the dinner. Since they have the opportunity to talk together all the time, having a different dinner partner offers the chance for fortable conversation with people other than their own spouses .When you are seated, your feet should be under your chair, and you can?t make them arbitrarily straight, and your elbows shall not lean on the table, not putting your arms on the chair next to you. 2 .The etiquettes of tableware use display and use of Chinese table wares The principles of chopsticks The table wares are simple。 But the western countries advocate democracy, freedom, equality, they pay attention to the value of the power of the individual, personal value , and the individualism, Socialist. The main religious belief is Christian for the country. And it has a great impact on the people. The people believe in Christian doctrine, which deems the God created man. The table wares can represent the cultural connotation. 2. The different thinking pattern between China and western countries The Chinese thinking is more prehensive, with perceptual and intuitional thinking, at the same time, it has China style. The Chinese attach importance to psychological bias and short in logic analysis. The western countries emphasizes analytical and bureau Logic thinking, and emphasizes the things of itself, with scientific standard for thought. At the same time in the west countries, they put the value of the individual into an important position. Take the example of tableware chopsticks and knife and fork, a few in China. Chopsticks have been saved as a symbol of china civilization. Using chopsticks means unity and collective social concept. And western countries are the reflection of modern civilization, a knife and fork in the process of use reflect the analytic philosophy thinking. 3. The different values between China and western countries The China with etiquette Bond , stresses filial piety, loyalty, reflects the values of collectivism. The Chinese emphasize respecting elders, as a result, Seats are put regularly, which has not only a fluctuation, and level, but also the specific sort of seat