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As we know ,there are so many differences between culture of the East and West that I can not list all of their difference .But I will compare with the differences of diet custom and table manners. And I will set examples of China and America.
It is no doubt that it is a tradition to use chopsticks for Chinese. But people in America prefer to forks and knives. This different result is based on different food they like .Americans choose to eat beefsteak, bread, and salad, while Chinese people choose noodles, pancakes and rice. What is more, the custom of drinking tea in China and drinking coffee in America are standing out particularly. However, the food in both countries has been mixture. For example, the coffee and bread have been introduced to China. The famous KFC is very popular at children. Not only are they different in diet custom, but also they are different in table manners. The real difference is that in America you have your own plate of food, while in China the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares. And in America, it is polite to wait until everyone is served to start eating, unless everyone has their food except for one or two people and they suggest that everyone begin. It is polite to wait until everyone is finished eating before leaving the table, and it is not polite to burp at any time, and if you do, it is polite to excuse yourself ("Excuse me.").When you chew with your mouth you should close it. Don't talk with food in your mouth, and don't put your elbows on the table. In China also have many table manners, for example, sometimes the Chinese host uses their chopsticks to put food in your bowl or plate. This is a sign of politeness. If you feel uncomfortable with this, you can just say a polite thank you and leave the food there. Don't stick your chopsticks upright in the rice bowl. Instead, lay them on your dish. Obviously, our food culture is long and rich while western food culture symbolizes its modern tastes. Our food culture consists of various traditions passed from generation to generation. With the increasing globalization, we should incorporate the western food culture to enrich our food culture. 杨庆锋(_Ain) 的 |
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