Chinese food is basically the holy grail for college students. Besides being delicious, it's usually pretty cheap, often open on holidays and most places deliver (aka you don't even have to leave your couch to indulge). But just because you're on a first-name basis with your local delivery guy, it doesn't mean you couldn't use a crash course in proper Chinese dining etiquette. That's why I tapped a friend of mine whose family owns a Chinese restaurant for a lesson on the right way to dine and honor Chinese traditions. Show
If you want to fully appreciate your soup dumplings and the culture they stem from, you should keep these tips in mind. 1. DO order multiple dishes to split between the tableAs is customary with many Asian cultures, Chinese food is best-enjoyed family-style. Try ordering a variety of food with your friends and have a little taste of everything. Who needs that whole take-out container full of leftover mixed vegetables anyways? 2. DO keep your feet on the floorThough this may seem like a no-brainer, showing the bottom of your feet is extremely disrespectful. In Buddhism, your head is the most holy part of your body and your feet are considered the lowest and dirtiest. It is super insulting to position the soles of your feet toward someone. 3. DON'T use chopsticks for anything other than eatingDo not — I repeat — do not use your chopsticks for pointing or drumming. This is rude in any culture, really. Chopsticks are for moving your food from the plate or bowl to your mouth. 4. DON'T stick chopsticks upright in your dish In other chopstickrelated etiquette, sticking your chopsticks straight down in your food represents death. So unless you want to wish ill will on your server, I'd steer clear. 5. DON'T separate your chopsticksEverything good comes in twos, and chopsticks are no exception. If one falls to the floor, simply get another set. Always use two when picking up food (no stabbing). 6. DON'T serve yourself firstServing tea is a sign of respect. Traditionally, one should always start by serving the eldest first. If you are the one serving, you should serve yourself last. 7. DO serve tea correctlyThe correct way to serve tea is holding the lid while you pour. This just ensures the lid doesn't come flying off and make a mess. Makes sense, right? 8. DON'T forget to say thank youTapping your index and middle fingers on the table to show your appreciation is the norm in Southern Chinese cultures. However, nodding and saying thank you is appropriate in any situation. 9. Holding Your Glass Higher Than Your EldersAs with much of the etiquette in Chinese culture, emphasis should be placed on respecting your elders. So when someone proposes a toast, hold your glass slightly lower than your elders. Bonus points for saying "gānbēi," the Mandarin word for cheers! 10. DON'T eat every last morsel of foodIf you eat every last bite of food, your hosts will assume you're still hungry and they did not provide you with enough. However, it is also rude to specifically leave rice in your own bowl. 11. DON'T leave a tip in China, DO leave a tip in the U.S.This is where things get tricky. In China, tips are not customary, but in America, you definitely want to tip when paying. This all comes down to basic respect. Would you drum the table with your fork and knife anywhere else? Hopefully not. The most important thing to remember is to try. It definitely shows when you go out of your way to be respectful of one another's culture. 16 August 2017 Asian restaurants provide Americans with a wide range of delicious ethnic foods. After finishing eating at one, many people may be confused about tipping. Will the people who own the restaurant be offended if you tip? That all depends on many factors. Cultures Will Vary Asia is a very large continent, not a country, and the various countries inside of it have different ideas on tipping. For example, it is against the law in many areas of China to tip. The reason for this is simple. It is often considered a handout and, therefore, an insult to give a tip to somebody. It causes a waiter to lose face. However, in places like Hong Kong, tipping is very acceptable. In fact, it is typically a part of the experience to tip the waiters. How does this translate to Asian restaurants in America? Will the waiters or the owners be mad if you tip or do not tip? American Restaurants Are Different When Asian people move to America and open up a new restaurant, they usually take on the American attitude towards tipping. As a result, most will be happy when people tip them 15-20 percent at the end of a meal. This tip is especially true on larger orders. That larger tip can help the staff make up a little bit of money. However, it may be possible that some owners will be offended if you tip. This fact may be particularly the case in Chinese restaurants, due to their cultural distaste for the act. Talk to the owner or the servers before you leave a tip and ask if it is okay. This can help clear up any confusion and make sure everyone is happy. Tipping At Buffets Is More Complex As many Chinese restaurants are buffets, rather than sit-down restaurants, tipping can be more complex. In some instances, it is typical to tip about 10 percent to the waiter. This amount is for the service of drink refills and removing plates. However, some buffets automatically add a tip to the bill to ensure that their waiters get tips. The act of not leaving a tip at a Chinese buffet may be seen as an insult or a dishonor to the servers. Again, it is important to talk to the owners or the servers about tipping before assuming it is okay or not. Most will be more than happy to talk about it and clear up any confusion. This simple tipping etiquette guide will ensure that you can eat at a Chinese restaurant and avoid a faus paux at the end of the meal. At the end of the day, tipping is usually a good idea in any Chinese dining situation. To learn more about Chinese restaurants, check out websites like http://www.lilacblossomrestaurant.com. Share Is it okay to tip in Chinese restaurant?Tipping in China Isn't Expected
Mainland China, and most of Asia, don't have a history or culture of tipping — don't spread one! As always, there are a few exceptions. Tipping is more customary in Hong Kong, and leaving gratuity at the end of an organized tour is acceptable.
How much should you tip at a Chinese restaurant?As many Chinese restaurants are buffets, rather than sit-down restaurants, tipping can be more complex. In some instances, it is typical to tip about 10 percent to the waiter. This amount is for the service of drink refills and removing plates.
How much should you tip at Chinese buffet?Sit-down restaurants and buffets
Tip somewhere between 15 to 20 percent for sit-down meal. Buffets can be less — about 10 percent.
Why do Chinese not accept tips?While tour drivers many times expect tips from foreigners, taxi drivers in China will not accept them. In most places, tipping taxi drivers is against the law, so ingrained is the Chinese culture to not tip.
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