Chinese food is very famous in the world. Chinese people think food is one of the most important things during their life. They do not greet each other with"How are you?"but they ask, "Have you eaten?"
Since table manners are part of Chinese cooking culture, Chinese people still follow their table manners today.
There is a seat for the"guest of honor"or the oldest person in the family. In most parts of China, the"seat of honor"is usually the one facing the front door of the room.The"seat of honor"can also be the one in the middle facing east of the room if there is no seat facing the door.
As for the host, he may take the most convenient seat. It is always the nearest to the kitchen or service door. It is better to sit after the elder or the"guest of honor"sits down. Guests should wait for the host to invite them to get seated.
Chinese people like having meals together and they put all the dishes on a round table. There is sometimes a round rotating disc(旋转盘) in the center of the dining table. It makes sure that all the diners(用餐者) can enjoy the meal and feel respected.
