Pouring wine, a seemingly simple action, actually contains a wealth of etiquette and culture. In China, the rules of pouring wine have a long history, including traditional virtues such as respect for the lowly and orderly, and respect for the elders. Below, let's take a look at the rules of pouring wine.
1. Wine glasses should not be empty.
In Chinese wine culture, you should never leave your glass empty when drinking. When the glass is less than half full, it is time to fill the glass. If you find someone with an empty glass, take the initiative to pour them wine. At the same time, you should also pay attention to the scale, the wine glass must be poured to the full, leaving no gaps, but also not to overflow. Pay more attention to this when pouring wine for elders or leaders to show respect.
Second, the pouring posture should be standard.
When pouring wine, maintain an elegant posture. Hold the bottle with your right hand and hold the bottom of the bottle with your left hand so that the mouth of the bottle is facing the guest as a sign of respect. At the same time, be careful not to face yourself or the guest with the mouth of the bottle, so as not to cause unnecessary embarrassment. When pouring wine, you should also pay attention to controlling the strength to avoid spilling the wine due to excessive strength.
3. The order should be correct.
When entertaining guests, pour wine for them in the order of elders, leaders, ladies, etc. If there are more than one elder present, they should also be sorted according to their generation. At the same time, be careful not to overlook other guests, and try to make sure that everyone has a share. When pouring wine for elders or leaders, also pay attention to facing the bottle facing them as a sign of respect.
Fourth, pay attention to the occasion and timing.
The way of pouring wine varies depending on the occasion and timing. In formal business situations, try to avoid pouring drinks frequently to your guests so as not to disturb their work. At family gatherings or dinners with friends, it can be a little more casual. In addition, be careful not to conflict with the words of the guests when pouring the wine, so as not to cause unnecessary misunderstandings or embarrassment.
5. Respect the wishes of guests.
When pouring wine, respect the wishes of the guests. If the guest makes it clear that they don't want to drink or can't drink, respect the guest's choice. At the same time, be careful not to force guests to drink alcohol or discourage excessive drinking, so as not to create an unpleasant atmosphere. If a guest refuses to drink, you can change the subject or offer the guest an alternative drink option.
Sixth, master the measurement.
When pouring wine, it is important to have a good grasp of the measurements. If the guests are meeting for the first time or are not familiar with each other, you can pour some drinks in moderation to communicate. However, if the guest has already drunk too much or is not feeling well, the amount of alcohol poured should be reduced or not poured. At the same time, you should also be careful not to allow yourself to drink too much, so as not to affect your image and health.
In short, the rules of pouring wine are one of the important parts of Chinese culture, and it is also one of the basic qualities that we should have as a state of etiquette. When entertaining guests or attending business events, we should pay attention to these rules to reflect our civility and respect for others. At the same time, it is also important to apply these rules flexibly and make appropriate adjustments according to different occasions and timings.