Cuisine and EtiquetteCuisine and EtiquetteWhen the East meets the WestWhen the East meets the West

• What’s your favorite dish?• Is it western or Chinese?• Do you find any difference between the Chinese

kitchens and the western ones?

Think about itThink about it

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Western kitchensChinese kitchens

(The one who cooks in the kitchen is isolated. The kitchen is always separated from other parts of the house.)

Closed Open(The one who cooks in the kitchen can chat freely with the family in any part of the house. Most of the time, the dining room is adjacent to the kitchen.)

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Western kitchensChinese kitchens

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Specific function Multiple function

( It is only for cooking.) (We can cook, eat, chat, or even hold a party there.)