A Comparative Study of Differences Between Chinese and Western Food Cultures(英语论文).doc

A Comparative Study of Differences Between Chinese and Western Food Cultures [Abstract] This paper centers on the different customs between Chinese and Western diet. We can see the difference between Chinese and Western cuisine from dietary pattern and the utensils. There are three aspects of the cultural differences between Chinese and Western diet: the concept of two different diets; the difference between Chinese and Western eating targets; the different ways of eating. Chinese cuisine and Western cuisine all emphasize nutrition of the food. Everything is relative, cultural difference being no exception. Culture, as the total pattern of human behavior and its products, oversteps geographical limits and historical conditions in many ways, and it is characterized by its strong penetration and fusibility. [Key Words] food cultures；differences；Chinese；Western countries；nutrition? 1. Introduction? The main difference between Chinese and Western eating habits is that, in China, the dishes are placed on the table and everybody shares, but in the West, everyone has their own plate. If a Chinese host is treating you, you will be prepared for a ton of food. Chinese are very proud of their culture of food and will do their best to give you a taste of many different kinds of cuisine. Among friends, they will just order enough for the people there. If they are taking somebody out for dinner and the relationship is polite to semi-polite, then they will usually order one more dish than the number of guests (e.g. four people, five dishes). If it is a business dinner or a very formal occasion, there is likely to be a huge amount of food that will be impossible to finish. ??? A typical meal starts with some cold dishes, like boiled peanuts and smashed cucumber with garlic. The main courses, hot meat and vegetable dishes follow these. Finally soup is brought out, which is followed by the starchy staple food, which is usually rice or noodles or sometimes dumplings. Many Chines