Differences between Chinese food and Western food With the development of opening-up policy, western food enters to our daily life day by day and Chinese food goes global step by step. There is a tendency of food combination between Chinese food and western food. as different nations have different culture and life styles, Chinese food and western food differ in four aspects as follows. With the development of opening-up policy, western food enters to our daily life day by day and Chinese food goes global step by step. There is a tendency of food combination between Chinese food and western food. However, as different nations have different culture and life styles, Chinese food and western food differ in four aspects as follows.

Differences between Chinese food and Western food The first difference seems to be food contents. In China, we always make the cereal as the main food. Chinese food contains fruit, green vegetable, Jiaozi, noodles, spring rolls and so on. On the contrary, the westerner’s ancestors are going in for animals’ husbandry. The first difference seems to be food contents. In China, we always make the cereal as the main food. Chinese food contains fruit, green vegetable, Jiaozi, noodles, spring rolls and so on. On the contrary, the westerner’s ancestors are going in for animals’ husbandry.

Chinese food and Western food Differences between Chinese food and Western food Therefore, their food is meat and milk. Roast beef, beef stew, pork chop, fried chicken, eggs, are the food, which they usually eat. For example, to many people, American food means hamburgers, hot dogs, fired chicken, and pizza. Therefore, their food is meat and milk. Roast beef, beef stew, pork chop, fried chicken, eggs, are the food, which they usually eat. For example, to many people, American food means hamburgers, hot dogs, fired chicken, and pizza.

Chinese food and Western food Differences between Chinese food and Western food The second difference seems to be food culture. In China, when we are eating, people should sit around the round table, so we always eat together. “Chinese consider that diet not only a target of tasting and enjoying but also an intermediary of people communicates the emotion.” The second difference seems to be food culture. In China, when we are eating, people should sit around the round table, so we always eat together. “Chinese consider that diet not only a target of tasting and enjoying but also an intermediary of people communicates the emotion.”

Chinese food and Western food Differences between Chinese food and Western food But in western country also conclude England and the USA, they pursue to eat separate dishes. After they are eating one dish then they could eat anther one. Therefore, they never eat like that many different kind dishes on one table. But in western country also conclude England and the USA, they pursue to eat separate dishes. After they are eating one dish then they could eat anther one. Therefore, they never eat like that many different kind dishes on one table.

Chinese food and Western food Differences between Chinese food and Western food The third difference seems to be food etiquette. The ways people eat, that is, the table manner, really distinguish a lot. The reason for this is probably because of the different dining tools and menus. In China ， we use bowls to have rice and soup and use thin and long chopsticks to send food to mouths. The third difference seems to be food etiquette. The ways people eat, that is, the table manner, really distinguish a lot. The reason for this is probably because of the different dining tools and menus. In China ， we use bowls to have rice and soup and use thin and long chopsticks to send food to mouths.

Differences between Chinese food and Western food While the etiquette in the West requests that when eating, bowls and plates cannot leave the tables. Food should be cut by knives to fit into the mouths. Of course your mouth cannot touch the plates or bowls. While the etiquette in the West requests that when eating, bowls and plates cannot leave the tables. Food should be cut by knives to fit into the mouths. Of course your mouth cannot touch the plates or bowls.

Chinese food and Western food Differences between Chinese food and Western food The last difference seems to be the nutrition of food. The Chinese food is considered to be the healthiest in the world. It contains a lot of fruit and green vegetables. It is rich in fiber and low in sugar and fat. The last difference seems to be the nutrition of food. The Chinese food is considered to be the healthiest in the world. It contains a lot of fruit and green vegetables. It is rich in fiber and low in sugar and fat.

Chinese food and Western food Differences between Chinese food and Western food In contrast, people in the Western world eat too much fat and sugar and don’t take enough exercise. Because of this, they put on weight very easily. Many people in the Western countries are fat and some have bad teeth. In contrast, people in the Western world eat too much fat and sugar and don’t take enough exercise. Because of this, they put on weight very easily. Many people in the Western countries are fat and some have bad teeth.

READ THE MENU, FOR FOOD WILL BE SERVED IN SEQUENCE: 1) Appetizers 2) Soup 3) Salad 4) Entrée 5) Main Dish ( meat or fish ) 6) Dessert 7) Coffee

Ordering Food in a Restaurant One of the most important tasks in English is ordering food when you go to a restaurant. There are basic forms and questions, as well food vocabulary that you can use in places where people speak English. One of the most important tasks in English is ordering food when you go to a restaurant. There are basic forms and questions, as well food vocabulary that you can use in places where people speak English.

Ordering Food in a Restaurant Take a look at this Menu Starters Chicken Soup $2.50 Chicken Soup $2.50 Salad $3.25 Salad $3.25

Ordering Food in a Restaurant Take a look at this Menu Sandwiches - Main Course Ham and cheese $3.50 Ham and cheese $3.50 Tuna $3.00 Tuna $3.00 Vegetarian $4.00 Vegetarian $4.00 Grilled Cheese $2.50 Grilled Cheese $2.50 Piece of Pizza $2.50 Piece of Pizza $2.50 Cheeseburger $4.50 Cheeseburger $4.50 Hamburger deluxe $5.00 Hamburger deluxe $5.00 Spaghetti $5.50 Spaghetti $5.50

Ordering Food in a Restaurant Take a look at this Menu Drinks Coffee $1.25 Coffee $1.25 Tea $1.25 Tea $1.25 Soft Drinks - Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, etc. Soft Drinks - Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, etc. $1.75 $1.75

Ordering Food in a Restaurant Read this dialogue Waiter: Hello, Can I help you? Waiter: Hello, Can I help you? Kim: Yes, I'd like to have some lunch. Waiter: Would you like a starter? Kim: Yes, I'd like a bowl of chicken soup, please.

Ordering Food in a Restaurant Read this dialogue Waiter: And what would you like for a main course? Kim: I'd like a grilled cheese sandwich. Waiter: Would you like anything to drink? Kim: Yes, I'd like a glass of Coke, please.

Ordering Food in a Restaurant Read this dialogue Waiter... (After Kim has her lunch.): Can I bring you anything else? Kim: No thank you. Just the bill. Waiter: Certainly. Kim: I don't have my glasses. How much is the lunch?

Ordering Food in a Restaurant Read this dialogue Waiter: That's $6.75. Kim: Here you are. Thank you very much. Waiter: You're welcome. Have a good day. Kim: Thank you, the same to you.

Ordering Food in a Restaurant Read this dialogue Notice how the waiter asks: What would you like? and Kim responds: I'd like... Notice how the waiter asks: What would you like? and Kim responds: I'd like... "Would like" is the polite form used when asking and requesting. "Would like" is the polite form used when asking and requesting.

Useful Vocabulary In the Restaurant bar bar bill, check bill, check menu menu table table waiter, waitress waiter, waitress

Useful Vocabulary On the table bowl, dish bowl, dish fork fork glass glass knife knife pepper pepper

Useful Vocabulary On the table plate plate salt salt serviette, napkin serviette, napkin spoon spoon tablecloth tablecloth wine glass wine glass

Useful Vocabulary On the Menu Entree or Starter chips, fries chips, fries garlic bread garlic bread salad salad soup soup spring rolls spring rolls

Useful Vocabulary On the Menu Main Meal burger with chips and salad burger with chips and salad fish and chips fish and chips omelette omelette pasta with tomato sauce pasta with tomato sauce pizza pizza

Useful Vocabulary On the Menu Main Meal roast chicken and vegetables roast chicken and vegetables steak with chips and salad steak with chips and salad stir-fried vegetables with rice stir-fried vegetables with rice

Useful Vocabulary On the Menu Dessert apple pie apple pie cheesecake cheesecake chocolate cake chocolate cake