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1、【精品文档】如有侵权，请联系网站删除，仅供学习与交流中西方餐桌礼仪的差异英文版 英语专业毕业论文.精品文档.中西方餐桌礼仪的差异Different Table Manners between China and the West摘 要不同的国家和民族由于地区差异形成了不同的文化，而不同国家的社会生活方式则形成了不同的饮食文化及餐桌礼仪。饮食文化及餐桌礼仪是非语言文化的重要组成部分。作为一名外语学习者，了解中西方饮食文化及餐桌礼仪方面的差异及其渊源是必要且必须的。因为这不仅仅可以增加对所学语言文化的认识，更加有助于提高跨文化交际的成功率，避免由不合适的行为或方式所形成的误解。本文第一部分分别对中
2、西方餐桌礼仪做简要概括。第二部分为本文核心，从餐具，座次，点餐及用餐氛围四个方面具体介绍中西方餐桌礼仪的差异。第三部分从地理因素，价值观，及传统习俗入手，讲述形成中西方餐桌礼仪差异的原因。以此三个部分展现餐桌礼仪在中西方文化交流中的重要性。关键词：餐桌礼仪；差异；原因AbstractDifferent countries and nations have different cultures as a result of regional differences. The social lifestyle of different countries form different diet c
3、ulture and table manner, which is an important part of non language culture. As a foreign language learner, it is necessary to learn the differences between Chinese and Western food culture and table manners. Because it can not only increase the comprehension of the language culture, but also help t
4、o improve the success rate of intercultural communication, so as to avoid the misunderstanding caused by improper behavior or manner. The first part of this paper gives a brief summary of Chinese and western table manners. The second part is the core of this paper, describing accurately the differen
5、ces between Chinese and western table manner from four aspects that are tableware, seat arrangement, serving order and dining atmosphere. The third part introduces the reasons that the differences between Chinese and western table manner from the geographical factors, values, and traditional customs
6、. The purpose of this paper shows that table manner plays an important role in the process of cultural communication between Chinese and western culture.Key words: Table manner; differences; Reasons; Contents摘 要IAbstractIIContentsIII1Introduction12The Different Table Manners Between China and West22
7、.1Difference in Dinnerware22.2Differences in Serving Order32.3Differences in Seat Arrangement42.4Differences in Atmosphere53The Reasons63.1 Geographic Factor63.1The View of Value73.2Traditional Culture84Conclusion9References91 IntroductionTable manner refers to the common polite eating standard in h
8、uman society. On the contrary, some behaviors when eating are regarded as rude and destroying others appetite. In accordance with different culture of different countries, there are different table manners.According to the literature, Chin Chinese daily life. Whereas, table manner has high statue. W
9、hile eating with traditional Chinese family, we have to respect their traditional culture and custom. Table manner occupies a important place in the modern Chinese life order. They think that eating is not just to meet the basic physical need, but also essential social experience. Therefore it is pa
10、rticularly important to master some ceremonial knowledge about Chinese table manner,ese table manner has formed a quite complete system since Zhou Dynasty. This traditional banquet are still remaining in most parts of China. As the saying goes, food is the paramount necessity of the people. In this
11、way can we see that eating diet plays a significant role in whether you are a host or a guest. Western table manner originated in Merovingian Dynasty, France affected by the Byzantine culture. At the Roman Empire Time, table manner became more complex and autocratic. The emperor, sitting in the tall
12、est chairs, must receive the dishes taken by the ministers when music was sounded. Before the seventeenth century, eating with hat was the traditional custom. In the imperial era, different nations have different eating habits as table manner is more cumbersome and harsh. When the Romans ate lunch,
13、they usually lied on the chairs. Before eating, British put their hands on the leg, while French put their hands on the table. European table manner is developed on the basis of knights spirit. In the twelfth century, the Italian culture spread to France so that table manner became elegant and refin
14、ed. Today, there has formed a complete set of table manners.2 The Different Table Manners Between China and West2.1 Difference in DinnerwareChopsticks, which have a long history of 3000 years, are the typical Chinese tableware consistent with the traditional harmony thought. There are three notes th
15、at we must pay attention to about the use of chopsticks: first, place chopsticks neatly on the right side of the bowl before eating. Second, do not use chopsticks to make a sound, lick chopsticks, or point at anyone with chopsticks. Taking particular notice, do not insert the chopsticks in rice or p
16、asta, because it is very similar to the ancient ritual candles and symbolizes infelicity. Chopsticks are necessary, as are spoons, plates, cups, napkins, toothpicks. The spoon is used for soup or other small morsels of food. Proper soup is at three-quarter of the bowl. Remember not to put soup too full to smear the table cloth or clothing. In general, the big plates are for
