Tag Archives: dining etiquette

Jerry Seinfeld said regarding flatware, "I admire the Chinese hanging in there with the chopsticks. You know they’ve seen the fork." Chinese food is a big part of my life. I waxed poetic and created two odes: 1) Ode to a Chopstick, and 2) Ode to Chopsticks. I’m undecided about which I prefer, so I present them here for you to choose. I also included some humor, links to articles on how to properly use chopsticks, dining etiquette, and the differences between forks and chopsticks. I hope you enjoy reading this. Please cast your vote for one of the two Odes.

Every culture has its own customs regarding eating, especially when it involves a bigger event such as a family dinner or a party. Chinese customs differ from Western ones, and here are the most important differences you need to know.

Even if you’ve been eating Chinese food for years, or you’re just discovering how amazing it is, everyone could use some lessons in Chinese food etiquette and how to avoid the top mistakes that people make when eating this food. What better way to honor and respect the Chinese culture than to make sure you’re appreciating the food traditions and culture. Read on for the top 7 mistakes and suggestions so you can make sure you’re treating this food right.

Jewish dining etiquette is predicated on one simple principle: "Don't do anything to annoy the host"! Aside from that, here are eight other etiquette tips!