Chinese Table Manners: A Guide for Foreigners
Shared Dishes, Not Individual Plates Chinese meals are communal — multiple dishes in the center for everyone to share. Take small portions and pass dishes clockwise. Chopstick Etiquette Never stick chopsticks upright in rice (resembles funeral incense). Don’t tap chopsticks on bowls (beggars’ gesture). Use the serving end when taking food from shared plates. Toasting […]