. 12 . 13 Taboos of Chinese table manners Don't stick your chopsticks upright in the rice bowl. Death . 14 Taboos of Chinese table manners Make sure the spout of the teapot . 1 Arrival of time China: don’t have certain standards about arrival time. Western Countries: time is money. . 2 After the meal During the meal Before the meal ❖ It‘s not polite to keep silent. ❖ We shouldn't leave before the hostress stands up. . 19 . 20 important. 3.The host and hostess will sit at the partial seats together with general guests. . 7 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. . 18 Taboos of western table manners ❖ Don‘t wipe the tablewares with napkins. ❖ We‘d better not put our ams on the table. ❖ Don‘t make so much noise when we cut the food. Don't Burp / Hiccup. Impolite . 17 Don’t 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. . 10 seating arrangement . 11 eating manners Western countries ❖ Don’t like smoking and drinking ❖ Seldom talking business affairs ❖ Private issues are forbidden 4.Host and hostess sit at both ends . 8 atmosphere on table On the table, Chinese are very enthusiastic Sitting around the table together to eat and drink, speak and laugh loudly. . 3 tableware In China, people use chopsticks . 4 In the west, people use knives and forks . 5 . 6 seating arrangement 1.Chinese use square or round table. 2.Affronting to the door are the most . is not facing anyone Time to leave . 15 Taboos of Chinese table manners Don't tap on your bowl with your chopsticks. 来自百度文库 Beggar Insult . 16 Taboos of Chinese table manners . Do not like the noisy ambiance. Advocate freedom and consider that it is very rude and impolite to have dinner with 9 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