Michael,langzhu,sally,chao Chinese Food Culture Michael,langzhu,sally,chao

Introduction Table manner Chinese food Food symbolism Southern dishes Northern dishes The differences Food symbolism

Table manner The Host will server you dishes with his/her own chopsticks Feel uncomfortable?  it’s okay to leave the food alone Never stick chopsticks upright in the rice bowl Don’t tap your bowl with chopsticks The spout of the teapot is facing no one Proper way  make it direct outward from the table Filial piety Best food first to the aged or senior members of family

Chinese food – North Vs South Hot pot from North: Boiled stuff like Beef and veg most of time Not spicy Hot pot from South: Very spicy Boiled many foods

Chinese food – North Vs South Dumplings  Northern food Soup  Southern food

Food symbolism Foods are given different meaning A kind of food can be eaten by some specific individuals Long noodles  youngsters and seniors to expect a health life A kind of food must be eaten in specific occasion A baby is born eat red boiled egg to announce the news Ducks, chicken, and melon seeds are symbolizing good wishes

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