Chinese civilization has flowed for thousands of years, and China is one of the ancient countries in the world, and it is also a country of etiquette, paying attention to etiquette and rules. Being polite doesn't lose anything, but gains everything.
Etiquette is one of the tiniest but most stable norms. Today we will ** one of China's treasures - chopsticks. The role of chopsticks at the table is irreplaceable, so what are the rules for using chopsticks?
Chopsticks", this indispensable daily item in Chinese life, its historical origin can be traced back to the Shang Dynasty, when it was still called"Chopsticks"。Chopsticks are not only one of the symbols of Chinese culture, but also a reflection of Chinese etiquette.
So, how to use chopsticks correctly at the dining table to reflect Chinese etiquette? these"Chopsticks"You must know the rules of use.
How can you use chopsticks correctly so as not to give the impression of being rude? Next, let's talk about the taboo of chopsticks. First of all, we need to pay attention to the placement of chopsticks.
Placing chopsticks of different lengths on the table, just like in the past, people used to make coffins out of wooden planks of different lengths, which is unlucky. Secondly, when using chopsticks, it is rude to hold the chopsticks not with your thumb and three other fingers, but with your index and middle fingers.
Finally, don't suck the chopsticks with your mouth when eating, make a sound, it will be annoying, because it seems very ** to do this at the table.
1.Remember etiquette and don't knock on the dishes and chopsticks. The ancients said, "Knock the bowl with chopsticks, just like a person who asks for rice." This is not only rude, but also unpleasant.
Also, don't rummage back and forth on the plate for food, which is not only a waste of other people's time, but also uncomfortable. Remember to be respectful when eating and don't behave in a way that is unpleasant.
2.Use chopsticks correctly and don't take them upside down. The beginning and end of the chopsticks have the meaning of Qiankun, and the correct way to hold them is to put the chopsticks head down and tail up. Some dishes are slippery and not easy to clip, so you can use one of the chopsticks to insert it.
But this kind of behavior looks like a good thing and is not polite. In this case, it is more appropriate to take a spoon of soup. The elderly in the family are the most taboo about inserting chopsticks into the rice bowl, because this kind of insertion is similar to incense to the dead, which is very unlucky.
3.Be respectful of others and observe table manners. At the dinner table, our actions represent not only ourselves, but also our attitude towards others. Therefore, we need to learn to respect others and observe table manners.
Don't knock on the dishes, don't flip the plates, use the chopsticks correctly, and don't stick the chopsticks into the rice bowl, these are the most basic table manners. Only in this way can we be respected by others at the table and enjoy the joy of good food.
Chopsticks are a symbol of traditional Chinese culture, carrying thousands of years of history and wisdom. Every chopstick has its taboos, and these seemingly cumbersome rules are actually the embodiment of our cultivation and etiquette.
No matter when and where, we must adhere to these rules, which is not only a requirement for ourselves, but also a respect for and inheritance of Chinese culture. There are also some details that we need to pay attention to when using chopsticks.
First of all, chopsticks should be neatly stacked on the right side of the rice bowl before use, and placed in the middle of the rice bowl after eating. Secondly, when holding the chopsticks, the palm of the hand should be facing up, not too short or too long, about 2 3 places.
When picking up vegetables, the chopsticks should hold the ** of the food and not touch the edge of the food. Table manners are taught by our parents from an early age, and although many people may not know what the taboos are when using chopsticks, as long as we feel it with our hearts, we can understand the meaning behind these rules.
These are things in our bones, qualities in our blood, and a culture that has been passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years. Let us cherish these rules, respect our culture, use chopsticks to show our cultivation and etiquette, and let the world see the demeanor of Chinese.
In today's society, people are looking for freedom, but many people think of some traditional customs of the past as stereotypes. However, this notion is not entirely true.
Some of the customs that seem old-fashioned are actually good traditions, such as the taboo on the use of chopsticks. Although some taboos may stem from superstition, they do help us to show better manners at the dinner table.
Neither Chinese nor foreigners like to dine at the same table with people who have no table manners. China is a country of etiquette, and many of the rules of the past are actually part of etiquette.
We should have a more comprehensive understanding of traditional practices, rather than blindly assuming them as stereotypes.
Without etiquette, you can't stand. Therefore, these traditional customs about the use of chopsticks, you must understand and must also learn. They symbolize the basic cultivation at the table and will make a good impression in your interactions with others.