The man ate the banquet and found that the village began to serve pre-made dishes, which caused heated discussions in the society
Rural banquets surprise pre-made dishes: the conflict between convenience and traditional etiquette.
In today's fast-paced life, pre-made dishes are being preferred by more and more people because of their convenience and cost-effectiveness. However, when this convenience food gradually infiltrated our traditional culture and social occasions, a debate about tradition versus modernity quietly unfolded. Recently, two pre-made food incidents in Luzhou, Sichuan Province and Bozhou, Anhui Province, have sparked widespread discussion about the use of pre-made dishes in specific cultural and social settings.
In the case of Luzhou, Sichuan, a man was surprised to find that the dishes on the table were all pre-made dishes and served directly in bags. Guests had to tear open the packaging themselves to enjoy it. This unusual hospitality made the man feel embarrassed and made the guests present talk a lot. Similarly, at a banquet in Bozhou, Anhui Province, there was also a figure of pre-made dishes - canned food. Although there is nothing inherently wrong with canned food, the use of canned food as the main dish of a banquet in such an occasion inevitably raises questions about the organizer's respect for guests and understanding of traditional culture.
These two incidents not only drew attention to the abuse of pre-made dishes on specific occasions, but also triggered people's thinking about traditional culture and social etiquette. In a society like China, which attaches great importance to human sophistication and etiquette traditions, the banquet is not only a material feast, but also a spiritual exchange. Every dish at the banquet carries the sincerity of the host and the respect for the guests. The advent of pre-made dishes has undoubtedly broken this traditional way of hospitality, making guests feel unvalued and respected.
However, we also can't generalize and deny the value of pre-made dishes. In certain situations, pre-made dishes can indeed provide a convenient and efficient solution. For example, in some large-scale events or special occasions, due to the large number of people or the tight time, the use of pre-made dishes can greatly improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary trouble. However, this does not mean that we can introduce pre-made dishes into all social situations without limits. In social situations where sincerity and respect are required, we should be more careful in our choice of ingredients and cooking methods to show respect for our guests and respect for our traditional culture.
So, how to maintain convenience while not losing the solemnity and respect of traditional etiquette? This requires us to revisit and redefine the role and positioning of pre-made dishes. First of all, manufacturers of pre-made dishes should pay attention to the quality and taste of the products, so that the pre-made dishes are closer to freshly prepared dishes in terms of taste and nutrition. Secondly, the organizer should also take into account the feelings and expectations of the guests when using pre-made dishes, and avoid overly casual and simple hospitality. Finally, we also need to strengthen the publicity and education of traditional culture and social etiquette, so that more people can realize the importance of traditional culture and social etiquette, so as to cherish and respect these traditional customs more.
In short, the abuse of pre-made dishes has indeed brought a lot of impact to our traditional culture and social etiquette. However, as long as we can correctly view and deal with this impact, neither conservatively reject new things, nor blindly pursue convenience and ignore traditional etiquette, we can inherit and carry forward our traditional culture and social etiquette while maintaining convenience. Let's work together to build a society that is both modern and respectful of traditional culture!
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