Chinese Dining Customs
Not sure how to use chopsticks, or why people tap the table when the waiter refills their teacup? Find out about Chinese dining customs here.
Chopsticks - History and Using Chinese Chopsticks
Chopsticks - Learn the history and how to use chopsticks.
Chopsticks - Learn the history and how to use chopsticks.
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
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
Doing Dim Sum
Food writer Kate Heyhoe describes what to expect when you go out for dim sum, from the Global Gourmet site.
Food writer Kate Heyhoe describes what to expect when you go out for dim sum, from the Global Gourmet site.
Entertaining
How to avoid offending the guest of honour.
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.
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.
Practical tips, superstitions, and why it's bad luck to turn over a fish.