Need enlightenment from anyone who knows China well. Has anyone...

[michael-in-phoenix]

...here traveled extensively in China or for some wonderful reason has expertise in Chinese culinary customs?

Thanks,

Michael

 

[nan]

Not traveled extensively but quite a bit and some experience, not sure

if I could say expertise? But maybe could answer some questions?

 

[michael-in-phoenix]

Thanks for responding Nan. Check your PM's.

 

[durward]

Which customs?If you are being entertained you must at least taste

everything offered--THAT is an adventure. Sort of a don't ask don't tell thing. Don't dip your chopsticks into the community plate on the turntable.

 

[nan]

Sent youn a PM, bit boring, some info I hope,

There is an interesting factoid I read this morning while going through my travel stuff.

Do not leave your chopsticks sitting or leaning on your rice bowl--this is how things are set for offering for the dead. From Lonely Planet.
And offer to pick up check, but do not get pushy about it. Know these are off subject, but interesting.

 

[durward]

Maybe I could help--but maybe not..

 

[michael-in-phoenix]

I think I've found what I was looking for. Please disregard.