The formation of diet etiquette

Diet etiquette has a close relationship with the development of human society. There are many reasons for its formation. First, etiquette and customs as a cultural phenomenon, its production is restricted by the economic basis. In the case of low social productivity. People cannot understand the changes in nature and social life. Because their basic clothing, food, housing, and transportation are difficult to satisfy, so people cannot have higher requirements for etiquette and customs. However, in the case of higher social productivity, people will have higher demands on their diet etiquette and customs. Secondly, after human society entered the class society, rituals and customs were influenced by class and politics. In order to achieve political goals, the ruling class used power in its hands to influence etiquette and folk activities. The feudal rule had a tremendous impact on the formation and development of folk customs. Third, rituals are closely related to religious beliefs, and some etiquettes are evolved from the original religious rituals.

 

The application of dining etiquettes have changed.

 

Former table dining etiquettes are more cultural taboos and class symbols. With the development of the times, people have changed their application of dining etiquettes. On the one hand, they can adapt to their own status, and on the other hand, it is necessary to prepare for their own development. Good etiquette is a condition for good personal relationships. It is also a great opportunity to demonstrating cultivation and talent, it helps to coordinate the successful relationships and careers.

 

The impact of foreign culture

Since the beginning of the 20th century, the opening of China has led to the influx of many foreign cultures gradually, and the traditional dietary habits of the Chinese have also changed. The western meal system, eating separately, pays more attention to the personalization and hygiene of the food. This has led to the appearance of more separately dishes on Chinese dining tables on many formal occasions. 

This behavior has also become increasingly popular. Because it simplifies the complicated rules of serving on the table, it also improves the hygiene of the table greatly.