Differences between Chinese and Western Eating HabitsPPT
The differences between Chinese and Western eating habits are reflected not o...
The differences between Chinese and Western eating habits are reflected not only in the choice of food, but also in the way of eating, table setting, cuisine culture, and other aspects. The following are some of the differences between Chinese and Western eating habits: Cuisine cultureChinese cuisine culture has a long history, rich content, and a variety of styles, including Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan, Fujian, and other local dishes. Chinese cuisine emphasizes the art of cooking and seasoning, paying attention to color, aroma, taste, texture, and shape. Chinese food is usually cooked with complex techniques and rich in flavor.Western cuisine culture also has its own characteristics. It emphasizes the taste of food, pays attention to the use of seasonings and the selection of raw materials. Western cuisine often uses more raw materials and less seasoning. The taste of Western food is usually rich and varied, with a strong contrast between sweet and sour. Table settingIn China, the table setting is usually based on the number of people. Each person has a bowl, chopsticks, and a drinking cup. In general, Chinese people use round tables for dinner and rectangular tables for larger groups or family meals. In addition, Chinese people often use Chinese tea sets and wine cups for drinking tea and wine.In the West, the table setting is usually fixed according to the occasion. For example, for a formal dinner, there will be a tablecloth, napkins, plates, bowls, glasses, etc., while for a family meal, there will be less equipment. In addition, Westerners often use wine glasses and beer glasses for drinking wine and beer respectively. Eating habitsChinese people usually eat three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Chinese people also have a tradition of eating snacks between meals. In addition, Chinese people often eat with chopsticks and use rice as their staple food.Westerners generally have breakfast at home, eat lunch at noon and dinner at night. Westerners also eat with knife and fork or hands (such as hamburgers), but also use knives to hold bones or eat pizza. In addition, Westerners usually drink water when eating to keep healthy. Drinking cultureChinese drinking culture is very rich. Chinese people often drink wine with their meals or drink tea after meals. Chinese drinking culture also includes the etiquette of drinking wine and tea. For example, when drinking wine with others, it is necessary to avoid filling up each other's cup and avoid emptying each other's cup when drinking tea; when receiving others' gifts of wine or tea, it is necessary to express gratitude; when drinking tea or wine with others, it is necessary to pay attention to the taste of tea or wine; when receiving guests at home or eating in public places, it is necessary to be familiar with the appropriate rules of behavior to maintain the decorum of etiquette.Westerners also drink water when eating to keep healthy. In addition, Westerners also drink coffee after meals or snacks as a daily routine habit. Western drinking culture also includes the etiquette of drinking coffee and tea. For example, when drinking coffee or tea with others, it is necessary to add sugar and milk according to their own tastes; when receiving coffee or tea as a gift from others or being served in restaurants or cafes, it is necessary to express gratitude; when drinking coffee or tea with others in public places or at home, it is necessary to pay attention to the taste of coffee or tea; when receiving guests at home or eating in public places, it is necessary to be familiar with the appropriate rules of behavior to maintain the decorum of etiquette.
