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, the misuse of pre-made dishes, especially in certain cultural and social settings, can raise a range of problems. The recent two incidents in Luzhou, Sichuan Province and Bozhou, Anhui Province, have sounded the alarm for us.
In the case of Luzhou, Sichuan, when the man was eating in the countryside, he found that all the pre-made dishes were served, and they were served directly in the form of packaging bags, and the guests had to tear open the packaging before they could eat it. This practice clearly ignores social etiquette and the guest experience, and not only does it appear that the host's hospitality is too casual, but it can also make the guest feel disrespected.
In December 2023, a pre-made dish also appeared at a banquet in Bozhou, Anhui Province, which was canned food. While canned food itself is not unacceptable, the use of canned food as the main dish of a banquet in such an occasion clearly lacks respect for the guests and an understanding of traditional culture.
Both incidents reflect the abuse of pre-made dishes on specific occasions. Pre-made dishes are not useless in their own right, and they can provide a convenient and efficient solution for a given situation. However, in social situations where sincerity and respect are required, the use of pre-made dishes should be more deliberate and respectful of cultural practices.
From a social point of view, the abuse of pre-made dishes may disrupt social etiquette and affect the harmony of interpersonal relationships. In a Chinese society that attaches great importance to the sophistication of human feelings and etiquette traditions, how to maintain convenience without harming social etiquette and interpersonal relationships is a problem that the prefabricated food industry needs to think about and solve.
At the same time, consumers should also pay attention to the occasions and methods of application when choosing pre-made dishes. Where sincerity and respect are required, try to choose fresh ingredients and avoid pre-made dishes. In some informal or convenient occasions, pre-made dishes can be a reasonable choice.
The use of pre-made dishes should respect the occasion and cultural customs, both to meet the need for convenience and to take into account the harmony of interpersonal relationships. While pursuing the convenience of life, we should also maintain respect and understanding of traditional culture.