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Different customs
不同的国家有不同的风俗习惯，了解一下中国与美国在颜色和问候语方面的文化差异吧。
There are many different customs between Chinese and Americans.
Colors: Americans wear black to funerals (葬礼) and might be angry at a Chinese wearing white.
Greetings: Even the simplest greetings can cause misunderstandings. An American complained, “I’m tired of Chinese people always spying on me! Every time I go out, everyone asks, ‘Where are you going ’ ‘Going to work ’ ‘Coming home ’ ‘Have you had dinner yet ’”
Of course these are all common Chinese greetings, not interrogations (审问). Chinese freely ask questions that Americans regard as impolite or going too far. Americans seldom ask “Where are you going ” They most certainly never ask “How much is your salary ” Americans prefer impersonal but safe greetings like “Hello,” “How are you ” or “Nice weather.”
As for “Have you had dinner yet ”, this sounds like an invitation. Some Chinese people have asked American friends “Have you had dinner yet ” and ended up having to invite them to dinner!Different Eating Customs
不同国家不同味。
As the saying goes: Bread is the staff of life. Eating is an important part of everyone's life, but what people eat and how they eat vary (不同) a lot.
People around the world eat different kinds of food. It is well known that rice is the main food in many Eastern countries, while bread is more common in Western countries. And it is not just Eastern countries and Western countries that are different, there are also a lot of differences within and between Eastern countries.
Nepalese love curry ( 咖喱), while Bangladeshis have more fish than any other meat. Chinese often cook rice and other dishes separately, while Indians prefer to add seasonings (调味品) when they cook rice.
The way that people eat differs a lot as well. In Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan, people feel comfortable eating with their hands. They have learned and practiced it from a young age. In comparison, people from Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, and China use chopsticks.
People in different countries also have their meals at different times. Having a nice breakfast is how the Chinese start a day. However, a typical Nepalese family does not have breakfast at all. They only enjoy a cup of tea in the morning and have lunch at around 10:00 a.m.
All these various eating customs make up our colorful world. Although every country has its own way to enjoy food, one thing remains the same: the spirit of sharing. No matter where you go, the locals will always treat you warmly and happily invite you to share with them their meals. Sharing food is a common custom of human beings.Different ways of greeting
不同的打招呼方式
你知道在讲英语的国家人们通常如何打招呼吗？快来读一读下面这篇文章吧！
In English-speaking countries, the most common way of greeting is to say “Hello”. Sometimes people just say “Hi”. Or depending on the time of day, people can say “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”, or “Good evening”. Sometimes people also express their happiness when they meet each other, such as “Nice to see you!”
When people greet each other, they also address each other. In English, there are many different ways to address people. The most common way is to put Mr., Mrs., Miss or Ms. in front of the last name. We can’t say “Hello, Teacher Wang!” or “Good morning, Teacher Wang!” We should say “Hello, Mr. Wang” or “Good morning, Mr. Wang!”Table manners in China
你对我国的餐桌礼仪了解多少呢？一起来看看吧！
In the West, everyone has his own plate at table, while in China, the dishes are served on the table and everybody shares. We Chinese will always do our best to show our hospitality (好客).
And sometimes the host will serve some dishes with his or her own chopsticks to guests. This is a sign of politeness. What other table manners do we have Here are some of them:
1. Never stick your chopsticks upright in the rice bowl. Lay them on your dish instead. If you stick your chopsticks in the rice bowl, it looks like you are wishing death upon a person at the table.
2. Make sure the spout (嘴) of the teapot is not facing anyone. The spout should always be directed to where nobody is sitting, usually just outward from the table.
3. Don’t tap (轻敲) on your bowl with your chopsticks. Beggars (乞丐) tap on their bowls, and also, when the food is coming too slowly in a restaurant, people will tap their bowls. If you are in someone’s home, it is like insulting (冒犯) the host or the cook.Eat like This!
一起了解一些用餐礼仪吧！
Tasting international food is one of the greatest joys of traveling. But as a visitor to a new country, you may worry that you don’t know table manners when you eat out. Let’s look at common restaurant customs in the following countries.
France
In France, it’s important to be on time for your restaurant booking (预订). Greet the waiter politely; never shout loudly to get his attention. You should order your own main dish, as it’s considered impolite to share one dish. Although it is uncommon to take home leftovers (残羹剩饭), a new law requires that larger restaurants allow it if asked.
Italy
At a typical Italian restaurant, a waiter will seat you. It’s fine to share food, but don’t make any special requests when ordering a dish, like asking to add no onions. However, if you happen to have any dietary restrictions (饮食限制), they can usually meet your needs. Try to finish all your food and do not ask to take home leftovers.
Thailand
At a formal (正式的) meal, it’s certain that you’ll be told where to sit. Get your waiter’s attention by waving your hand. Like Italian restaurants, sharing food is perfectly fine. If you’re with a group, the older women usually order dishes for the table.
When you go to these countries, armed with this knowledge. Then your trip will be full of delicious food and good table manners!Dinner Table in Germany
Here is something about how to behave at the dinner table in Germany.
It is a custom for the host or someone to say “Guten Appetit!” (“Enjoy your meal!”) before anyone begins to eat or drink.
You're supposed to use both a knife and a fork while eating. Don't just use your knife to cut your food and then only eat with your fork. Keep both in your hands. Germans don't put their hands on their lap (大腿部) while they eat. In fact, Germans consider it rude to put your elbows on the table!
Don't take more than you can eat. It's impolite to leave food on your plate.
You should put the napkin (餐巾) on your lap while eating, and use it as needed. If you have to leave the table for some reason, put your napkin next to your plate.

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