What are usual polite manners when attending a dinner invitation?
Firstly, enter a room according to rank. When you arrive, your Chinese hosts may applaud you; applaud them in return. Upon arrival, guests will be served tea, you should drink a little at least. Guests will mill around and engage in casual conversation. Once the food is on the table, the host will invite everyone to sit. Never go to the table until after the host has extended the invitation. The more dishes per course served, the more honour bestowed upon the guest. What are the usual topics and conversations during the dinner? Business is not discussed during the meal, but a skilled businessperson will allude to business indirectly and listen for clues or tips. Make appreciative remarks about the food throughout and at the end of the meal. Beware of praising food you do not like in an effort to be polite or it may be served to you at all subsequent banquets. In the dinner, avoid criticising China or mentioning Taiwan. What are the usual toasts during the dinner? Toasts are an importan
