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?Then , soup is brought out. The starchy “ staple” food Soup is followed by the starchy staple food, which is usually rice or noodles or sometimes dumplings. The starchy “ staple” food Many Chinese eat rice (or noodles or whatever) last, but if you like to have your rice together with other dishes, you should say so early on. Snacks and dessert ?Sometimes they’ ll be replaced by snacks and dessert like baozi , dabing or cakes. Fruit ?Sometimes , some fruit will be served . Eating etiquette ?Generally, Chinese table manners are more informal than the West, although there are more rules concerning interactions with other guests . Eating etiquette ?Chinese trend to talk loudly during the dinner and different from the west , talking with a full mouth is usually allowed though some people think it is impolite . ?Besides , when you are eating or drinking , make some sound is allowed .But place the china bowls and plates quietly。s own plate or bowl. ? When munal chopsticks are not provided, it is considered polite (and sanitary) to use the blunt end of one39。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 . ?B