浅析中西方宴客习俗的差异

由于中西传统文化的不同，中西方在宴客习俗上有很多差异。在跨文化交际活动中产生的误解、不快、关系紧张等问题都是由于双方不了解对方的文化习俗造成的。为了在跨文化交际中有更好的表现，有必要了解中西方宴客习俗的差异，剖析中西方饮食文化差异的原因，探究中西思维方式的不同。这样我们能更好地理解不同的中西文化，扫清跨文化交际中的障碍。

Analysis of the Difference between Chinese and Western Custom of Entertaining Guest

China and the western countries have lots of difference in the custom of entertaining guest at a banquet due to the different Chinese and western culture. Many problems in the cross-cultural communication, such as misunderstanding, displeasure, and stained relationship, root from little understanding of each other＇s culture. In order to perform well in the cross-cultural communication, it is necessary to learn about the difference between Chinese and western custom of entertaining guest, analyze the cause of the difference of Chinese and western food culture and explore the difference of Chinese and western way of thinking. We can understand different culture better and clear the obstacles in the cross-cultural communication.