中西方餐桌礼仪差异英文.ppt

Contracts of Table Manners,.,Western countries&China,between,Arrival of time,China: dont have certain standards about arrival time. Western Countries: time is money.,During the meal,Before the meal,After the meal,tableware,In China, people use chopsticks,In the west, people use knives and forks,seating arrangement,1.Chinese use square or round table. 2.Affronting to the door are the most important. 3.The host and hostess will sit at the partial seats together with general guests.,China,1.long table 2.guests of honor sit besides them 3.The more nearer to the host and hostess, the more important he or she is. 4.Host and hostess sit at both ends,Western Countries,atmosphere on table,On the table, Chinese are very enthusiastic Sitting around the table together to eat and drink, speak and laugh loudly.,Do not like the noisy ambiance. Advocate freedom and consider that it is very rude and impolite to have dinner with noise,eating manners,China Many people smoke and drink it is hard to socialize without smoking and drinking The young toast the old Always talking business affairs on the table Private affairs are talked frequently,seating arrangement,eating manners,Western countries Dont like smoking and drinking Seldom talking business affairs Private issues are forbidden,Taboos,Taboos of Chinese table manners,Dont stick your chopsticks upright in the rice bowl.,Death,Make sure the spout of the teapot is not facing anyone.,Taboos of Chinese table manners,Time to leave,Taboos of Chinese table manners,Dont tap on your bowl with your chopsticks.,Beggar Insult,Taboos of Chinese table manners,Dont Burp / Hiccup.,Impolite,Dont make so much noise when you eat or drink. Remember to say That was good to the one who made the dish upon leaving the table.,Taboos of western table manners,Dont wipe the tablewares with napkins. Wed better not put our ams on the table. Dont make so much noise when we cut the food. Its not polite to keep silent. We shouldnt leave before the hostress stands up.,Thank You,