ChineseChinese FoodFoodBy: Dugan MillerBy: Dugan Miller

Using Using ChopsticksChopsticks

These Chinese cooking utensils are not strictly

essential since you probably have something in your kitchen that can

be used for these purposes.

DO NOT cross you chopsticks, in China this is a symbol of death. When

laying on the table, normally on the chopstick

stand, they should lay parallel to each other.

DO NOT cross you chopsticks, in China this is

a symbol of death

DO NOT stab your food with the chopsticks to pick

it up, this is really bad manners.

Famous BeliefsFamous Beliefs A philosopher, Confucius believed that knives are a A philosopher, Confucius believed that knives are a

symbol of disrespect and they did not belong at the dinner symbol of disrespect and they did not belong at the dinner table. table.

Traditional foods and Traditional foods and dessertsdesserts

Traditional foods in China depend on the Chinese diet: Fresh vegetables grains, noodles, and fresh meat. The Chinese also

enjoy foods as egg rolls, stir fried vegetables, and ramen. At the end of meals, the Chinese would eat a fortune cookie for good

fortune.

Chinese utensilsChinese utensilsThe common utensils used at a Chinese meal is a rice bowl, The common utensils used at a Chinese meal is a rice bowl, chopsticks, a small sauce plate, a Chinese porcelain soup chopsticks, a small sauce plate, a Chinese porcelain soup spoon, and a tea cup.spoon, and a tea cup.