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Chinese Dining Customs, Table Etiquette

Explore Chinese dining customs, including table settings, seating arrangements, the use of chopsticks, and what to expect at a banquet.
Chopsticks
Detailed instructions for people like myself who love Chinese cuisine but can't seem to handle the utensils. If you need more help, there are animated photo instructions here
Entertaining
How to avoid offending the guest of honour.
Seating and Dining Customs
Traditional customs to follow when dining at a restaurant, from the Global Gourmet.
Toothpicks and Chopsticks
Practical tips, superstitions, and why it's bad luck to turn over a fish.

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