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Westerners advocated individual idea, pursuit for individual freedom, manage torealize individual dream, with as little limitation and constriction from the mass as possible.This kind of thought has great influence on the their daily diet. They lay stress on theindependence of individual, therefore, from the beginning to the end they eat their ownshare of food. Even thought in the dinner time they also sitting around a table, each of them has his own share of dish and his own set of tableware. They do not interfereeach other in this way. It seems a little cold and cheerless , but it is very healthy and clean. What he want to eat and how to eat is decided by oneself, according tohis own need. The individual has the freedom to choose food, for instance, when yougo to a western restaurant and ask for a share of steak, the cook probably ask you suchquestions: would you like to fried steak or roasted steak, how long do you want yoursteak cooked etc. And after that the steak will be strictly prepared according toyour requirement. Besides, sauce and spice are usually put on the tables. It dependsson the consumers to decide whether to add the condiments or not. So does the beveragedrink? It’s the customer’s own business to drink much orlittle. Futhermore, whenhave a dinner, making sure the spout of the teapot is not facing anyone. It is impolite and offensive to let the spout of teapot face towards somebody and thespout should always be directed to where nobody is sitting, usually outward from the table. Don't beat your bowl with your chopsticks, this is not polite. Beggarstap on their bowls. Also, if the food is coming too slow in a restaurant, peoplewill tap their bowls. If you are in someone's home, it is considered a way of insulting the cook. Next, the table manners is also quiet different. Pay attention to bread plates are to the left of the main plate when you are eating in an American family, drinking glasses are to the right. Besides, dessert utensils are either put above the main plate or served with dessert. There are also some general behaviors need attentiom. Do not stare at anyone while he or she is eating. Never tilt back your chair while at the table, or at any other time. Do not play with food or table utensils. Chew with your mouth closed. Refrain from coughing, sneezing or blowing nose at the table. Do not make unbecoming noises while eating. Always tell the host before leaving the table. If urgent, ask the host to be excused, and go outside, apologize when returned. In some families, a prayer may be customary, and the guests should join in even if they do not follow the same religion or are not religious. Do not start eating until every person is served. At many formal occasions all diners will wait until the host lifts a fork or spoon. When you are eating in a Chinese family, these are mostly related to the use of chopsticks. In general, Chinese table manners are more informal, what would be considered impolite in other cultures such as talking with the mouth full may be admissible but better not to do so. Chopsticks must always be held in the correct manner. Chopsticks are traditionally held in the right hand only and you should hold it between the thumb and fingers. When communal chopsticks are supplied with shared plates of food, it is considered rude to eat using the communal chopsticks or use your own chopsticks to pick up the food from the shared plate . An exception to this rule is made in intimate family members ,they may not mind the use of one's own chopsticks to transfer food.
