中國的餐桌禮儀最重要的原則是“食不言”。吃飯不講話被認為是有益身體健康的。但若是參加社交宴會(banquet)，不語就失禮了。社交宴會上的座次和上菜次序很復雜。每上一道菜都要由長者先食，長者一般坐在桌首位置。開飯后要盡量坐得靠前，以免食物掉在衣服上；吃的時候盡量不要發出聲響。此外，喝湯的時候不可過快，應盡量小聲。
The most important rule of Chinese table manners is to remain silent while eating. Eating without talking is supposed to be good for the health. But it is impolite if people do not talk to each other during a social banquet. The table arrangements and serving order for a social banquet are extremely complicated. Each dish should be tasted first by the eldest person who is usually seated at the head of the table. Diners should sit close to the table when they begin to eat so that food won’t drop on their clothes. Try your best not to make any noise when chewing. In addition, one should drink soup slowly and quietly.
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