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By 易津丞 04-08 37次浏览 课时27

Certainly! One key difference in table manners between China and the UK/US is the use of chopsticks versus forks and knives, along with associated etiquette. Here’s a detailed comparison:

 1. Utensils and Their Use  
- China:  
  - Chopsticks are the primary utensils, and there are strict taboos around their use:  
    - Never stick chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice (resembles incense sticks for the dead).  
    - Avoid pointing with chopsticks (considered rude).  
    - Passing food directly from chopstick to chopstick is taboo (resembles funeral rites).  
  - It’s common to share dishes family-style, with diners serving themselves from shared plates.  

- UK/US:  
  - Forks (held in the left hand) and knives (right hand) are standard.  
  - Cut food one piece at a time (pre-cutting everything is seen as childish).  
  - Resting utensils (fork tines down, knife blade in) signals a pause; placing them parallel (fork tines up) means "finished."  

 2. Handling Bowls & Plates  
- China:  
  - It’s polite to hold your rice bowl close to your mouth while eating, especially when using chopsticks.  
  - Leaving a small amount of food on your plate can signal you’re full (though finishing everything is also respectful).  

- UK/US:  
  - Bowls (e.g., soup bowls) stay on the table; lifting them is uncommon.  
  - Cleaning your plate is often seen as polite (though overeating to do so isn’t expected).  

 3. Slurping and Noise  
- China:  
  - Slurping noodles or soup is acceptable (even a sign of enjoyment).  
  - Burping occasionally may occur but isn’t encouraged in formal settings.  

- UK/US:  
  - Slurping is considered rude (quiet eating is preferred).  
  - Burping is almost always impolite unless in a very casual setting.  

 4. Host-Guest Dynamics  
- China:  
  - The host may serve guests the best pieces of food (e.g., placing a choice morsel in their bowl).  
  - Refusing a dish entirely can seem rude; it’s better to take a small portion.  

- UK/US:  
  - Guests typically serve themselves unless at a formal dinner where dishes are passed.  
  - Politely declining a dish is acceptable ("No, thank you").  

 5. Tipping  
- China:  
  - Tipping is not customary and can even be refused in some places.  

- UK/US:  
  - Tipping (~15–20% in the US, ~10–12.5% in the UK) is expected in restaurants.  

 Why These Differences?  
- Cultural values: Chinese dining emphasizes communal harmony and respect for food (e.g., not wasting grain). Western etiquette focuses on individual manners and minimal disruption.  
- Historical influences: Confucian traditions in China prioritize hierarchy and shared meals, while European customs evolved around courtly manners and individualism.  

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