AcknowledgmentsThree years of study and life are about to come to an end, but in my life, it's just a comma. I will face the beginning of a new journey. This paper is completed under the careful guidance of Li Xiaomin, the tutor's profound professional knowledge, rigorous academic attitude, refined working style, tireless noble ethics, strict self-discipline, lenient and noble Style, simple and approachable personality charm has a profound impact on me. From selecting the topic to completing the thesis, every step can not be done without the guidance of the tutor, who has devoted a lot of his efforts. Here, I want to thank my mentor. AbstractThis paper mainly analyzes the differences of business dinner etiquette between China and the West, and discusses the cultural reasons behind the differences.Key words: Catering Seats Dinner Tableware .Dining Environment摘要商务餐饮礼仪是商务活动中的必备本文分析了中西方商务晚餐礼仪的差异，探讨了其背后的文化，认为商务餐饮礼仪的差异是由于民族习惯、价值观等原因造成的，随着时代的高速发展，中西文化的碰撞越来越多，而餐饮礼仪在礼仪交流中起着重要作用，是我们交流与合作的前提和试金石。
我们应该正确认识并加以学习关键词：餐饮位置安排 餐具 餐饮礼仪 就餐环境 1. IntroductionThis article mainly analyzes the differences between Chinese and Western business dinner etiquette, and studies the cultural reasons behind it, and concludes that the differences in business dinner etiquette are due to national habits, values and other reasons 2.Arrangement of Catering Seats2.1Arrangement of Catering Seats in China The order of concierge is the main basis of seating arrangement. In our country, In order to have a conversation, it is customary to arrange the guests according to their position. For example, if the ladies are present, they are usually arranged together, that is, the distinguished guests are arranged in the upper right corner of the host, and the ladies are arranged in the upper right corner of the hostess. Also, for a banquet with more than two tables, the first host of each table is usually in the same position as the host table, The position facing the primary table is also the position of the primary table.The Chinese traditionally use the eight immortals table. The opposite door is up, Partial seats on both sides. At such times, when the elderly, distinguished guests or persons of high status sit in their seats, the host and the hostess or the accompanying guest sit on the seat, The rest of the guests arranged themselves on one side of the seat in order. In China, the left is the highest, the right is the second, the top is the highest, the bottom is the second, the middle is the highest, the middle is the second.In general, the closer you are to the top, the higher you are.There are other factors that need to be taken into account when arranging seats. For example,Suppose you try to avoid being put together if the relationship isn't going well or if you've had problems, with the same identity, or with the same profession.General family holds a banquet, because the coordinate of main room is to sit north to the south, so the square table on the north side is general will face the door. We had two seats for the first time,one on the left and the other on the right. On both sides, the left is the top, and the right is the bottom. The master sat with his back to the door.But in the face of "respect for the elderly" and "women first", China generally chooses "respect for the elderly"2.2Arrangement of Catering Seats in the WestThe merovingar dynasty in France is the origin of western table manners. At that time, the dynasty, heavily influenced by Byzantine culture, felt impertinence was not acceptable, and promptly developed detailed protocols. In the Roman empire, with the advent of Charlemagne, his rigour made etiquette more complicated, even authoritarian. For example, the highest chair must be the seat of the emperor. Whenever the music played, princes, nobles, etc., had to give the plate to the emperor. Before the 17th century, wearing a hat to eat was one of their traditions. During the imperial era, table manners became more elaborate and each ethnic group had its own eating habits. Generally speaking, the gauls ate sitting down, while the Romans ate lying down; When the British don't eat, they put their hands on their laps and don't leave them lying around. Chivalry evolved into European table manners. It is said that around the 12th century, the constant influx of Italian culture into France led to the refinement and refinement of table manners, menu terminology, and table manners, and some wrote books leading to the publication of etiquette books. In the west, sitting on the right is the most important, and sitting on the left is the most important. The long table is used to treat the guests in the West. The host and hostess sit at two ends respectively. Then according to the male guests, female guests and other guests in general order to arrange a reasonable seating. That is to say, the male and female guests are arranged alternately. In particular, the。