1、1Differences Between The Table Customs in the West and Those in China2Dinnerware(餐具）3In ChinaThe dinnerware we use are thosethe chopsticksmall dishesspoonsbowland so on.4In the banquet,water glass is on the left of the dishes and wine glass is on the right.Chopstick and soup spoon can be put on the

2、special seat or in the paper sleeve.And the toothpick and ashtray is necessary.5In WestThey prefer to usethe knife,the fork,the spoondishthe glassand so on.6In the way of setting,Chinese dinner is easy but western dinner is plex.The setting ways of the western dinner in the world is basically unifie

3、d.7There is one sentence concluding their using rule:right hand with knife and left hand with fork,the whole dinnerware using is ecto-entad.8The Order Of Serving9大家有疑問的，可以詢問和交流可以互相討論下，但要小聲點(diǎn)10In ChinaThe first dishes are cold dishes,beverage and winethen hot dishesnext staple foodat last the sweets a

4、nd fruit11Some tips:When the banquet has many tables,each table should be on every dish at the same time.Hot dishes should be served from the left side opposite the seat of the guest of honor,single copies of vegetables or side dishes and snacks should be given to the guest first then the host.Plast

5、ic dishes like whole chicken,whole duck,and whole fish cant put their heads and tails toward the host seat.12In general,there are several ways of serving:First,the big dish is putted side,self-served by the people.Second,a waiter holds a dish one by one to each guest.Third,it is in full bloom with s

6、mall dishes,and then each one enjoys those dishes.13In WestWestern serving steps are usually that:bread and butter,cold dishes,soup,main course,dessert,coffee and fruit.bread and buttercold dishessoupmain coursedessertcoffee and fruit14Table manners reflect many differences between China and the West , whether on seat arrangement ,order of serving dishes ,tableware or behavior . Only recognizing thes