国际商务礼仪论文-sophie.doc

The Differences of Table Manners Between China and Western Countries
Class:11108 Name:冯婷
Abstract: This paper mainly focuses on the differences between table manners of China and Western countries. In our modern society, the cross-munication between China and Western countries es a hot issue and the influences of Chinese and Western etiquette are increasingly profound, which demands a good understanding about the differences. In this paper, we attach more importance to the different table manners of China and Western countries, such as the different ways people sit for a meal, different dining concepts and different tablewares and so on. In this way, we can behave properly municating with people from different backgrounds, thus establishing a harmonious relationship with the westerners.
Key words: table manners; cultural background; table culture
1. Introduction
With the development of global economy, the popularization of cross-munication is urging us to have a good mastery of the differences between china and western countries, especially the differences of table manners.
Having dinner is more than the basic necessity of life. Instead, it is an important part of social formulae. “John Loke, a famous British philosopher once said, the purpose of playing a ceremonial role is to change the original stubborn to gentle, so that people’s temper can e more moderate and let pe