Some rules are expressed in the form of proverbs, which are humorous and easy to remember. There is a saying when entertaining guests: "tea is seven points, rice is eight points, and wine is ten points." You should know when entertaining guests.
This sentence is the rule of entertaining guests. Sometimes people may not care. When pouring tea for guests, seven cents is enough, and when pouring rice, eight cents is enough. It is necessary to have a good sense of proportion to show respect for the guests. Let's talk about the meaning carefully.
Why do you say "Tea Seven"? When guests come to our home, we first make a pot of tea for them and have a chat. This is the most basic etiquette and the first way to entertain guests. Tea culture in China has a long history. As we all know, tea is boiled. If the tea is poured too full, it is easy for guests to burn their hands when holding the cup, and sometimes they may fall because the cup is too hot, which makes the atmosphere very embarrassing. Therefore, it will be seven points, and there is still a saying among the people that "tea is full of lies".
So how do you explain "Fanba"? People in China are very enthusiastic, especially when they have guests at home. They are afraid that others will not have enough to eat and eat well. Sometimes they will fill their meals with good intentions, but they will feel embarrassed and feel useless. If they can't finish eating, isn't that a waste? Eat. I'm full. I can't eat any more. I feel embarrassed. Very embarrassed. Another point is that the rice is too full, and it will touch the tip of the nose when eating, which is also disrespectful to the guests, so you can fill in eight points.
"Wine is ten points" should be well understood by everyone. China has a long history of wine culture. Since ancient times, all kinds of occasions can not be separated from wine. In the past, wine was the best way to entertain guests. We all know that wine is brewed from grain. In that society where people don't have enough to eat and don't wear warm clothes, wine becomes precious. Therefore, when someone comes home as a guest, they will leave the best for the guests, take out the wine that they are not willing to drink at ordinary times, and let the guests drink it well, which can show the enthusiasm of the host.
When friends and relatives get together, wine is essential, and so is weddings and funerals. It is impossible to entertain customers without wine. It can be said that wine can be seen everywhere. The ancients said well: no wine is no feast. So when you pour wine for a guest, it's full. This is called wine full of respect, and it also shows respect and sincerity. Even if the wine is a little too full, no one will care too much, but they will feel the enthusiasm of the host and the atmosphere of the dinner will be more enthusiastic.
When relatives and friends get together, you must know these etiquette, and don't make things unpleasant because of them. This also shows our courtesy and respect for our guests. Some rules left by our ancestors are worth learning.