In the Chinese culture, presentation is very important. Only by combining excellent food with good manners can this art of Chinese cuisine be truly enjoyed to the full. The Chinese have many cooking methods they can use: boiling, stewing, braising, frying, steaming, crisping, baking, and simmering.
The Chinese regard eating as an art, which is by combination of sight, smell, touch, and taste. Chinese food is a dominant branch from the Chinese culture and the purpose is to preserve health. It is a perfect mixture of color, shape, appearance and flavor.Our Western versions are extremely high in calories and fat, we have many restaurants all over and they are pretty popular to go to. Chinese food is deeply rooted into the Chinese history. Respect is also a huge bit of importance though, guests should not start to eat until the host says, 'Please enjoy yourself' or something like that, otherwise it is a sign showing disrespect.
The way the Chinese eat this special Chinese cuisine would be hard for most Americans to pick up on. China is the hometown of chopsticks. The culture of chopsticks has a long history in China and the tradition of using chopsticks as eating utensils was introduced to many other countries in the world such as Vietnam, North Korea and South Korea.The invention of chopsticks reflects the wisdom of Chinese ancient people. A pair of chopsticks, though they look simple, can nip, pick, rip and stir food. Nowadays, chopsticks are considered to be lucky gifts for marriage and other important ceremonies.
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handling chop sticks is kind of awkward for me, but I admire the skill of the Chinese!
Like this linguistic joke:
"The Chinese are so language talented!"
"How so?"
"Well, just imagine, they speak Chinese from the cradle!"
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Kendra Wadzia - are you of Polish descent?
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