1、1. .2Before the mealDuring the mealAfter the meal China: dont have certain standards about arrival time. Western Countries: time is money4 In China, people use chopsticks 5In the west, people use knives and forks7 Chinese use square or round table affronting to the door are the most important The ho

2、st and hostess will sit at the partial seats together with general guests. long table Host and hostess sit at both ends guests of honor sit besides them more nearer to the host and hostess, more important he/she is China Western countries89 On the table, Chinese are very enthusiastic sitting around

3、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 China Western countries1011topic on table China there are at least seven or eight dishes on the table Host pick up dis

4、hes for gusts begins with a set of at least four cold dishes, to be followed by the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes staple food ranging from rice, noodles to dumplings Western countriesthere are usually four or five dishes ask you to help yourself its better to eat up all the dishes, w

5、hich would satisfy the hostess 1213eating manners China Many people smoke and drink it is hard to socialize without smoking and drinking The young toast the oldAlways talking business affairs on the tablePrivate affairs are talked frequently Western countries dont like smoking and drinking People in

6、 high position make a toast firstSeldom talking business affairsPrivate issues are forbidden1415Taboos16Taboos of Chinese table manners Dont stick your chopsticks upright in the rice bowl. death17 Make sure the spout of the teapot is not facing anyone. time to leave18 Dont tap on your bowl with your

7、 chopsticks. beggarinsult19impolitesay sorry Dont Burp / Hiccup. 20 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. 21Taboos of western table manners Dont wipe the tablewares with napkins. Wed better not put our ams on the table. Should not make so much noise wh