在中国吃饭时有什么礼仪和规则需要遵守

今天的这段对话，在讨论吃饭的礼仪，

在中国吃饭时有什么礼仪和规则需要遵守
 
来听今天的讲解:
 
A: the last thing to be ignored at a Chinese dinner table is to keep modest.
 
在中国吃饭,千万不要忘记保持谦虚礼让.
 
B: does that suggest diners avoid speaking much? The same is true in the West.
 
你是说,吃饭时最好别说太多的话?在西方也是如此嘛.
 
A: no, alsolutely not! On the contrary, you'll be considered a well-connected, sociable man, if you keep involved in the conversation all the time. But always pay attention to what you say. If the table has a senior guest, say something as upbeat and cheerful as possible. Or maybe, you may give the floor to him and keep listening as if very interested.
 
不，也绝对不是！相反，如果你一直参与谈话，你会被认为是一个人脉广泛、善于交际的人。但要注意你说的话。如果桌子上有一位资深客人，尽可能地说一些乐观和愉快的话。或者，你可以请他发言，并像很感兴趣一样继续倾听。
 
B: you mean, keeping a low profile in the presence of the old? That goes in like with Confucius' preachings, right?
 
你的意思是，在老人面前保持低调？这与孔子的说教如出一辙，对吧？
 
A: correct. Show respect for the older people. Conventionally, before the meal starts, the younger members are supposed to address each one of the elderly members of the table one by one. Others are kept in waiting until the most venerable guest peoclaim the beginning of the meal and takes the first bite. Toasts also go to these men first before people can toast to each other.
 
正确。尊重老年人。按照惯例，在用餐前，年轻的成员应该一个接一个地向餐桌上的每一位老年成员致辞。其他人则一直在等待，直到最受尊敬的客人宣布用餐开始并吃第一口。在人们相互敬酒之前，也要先向这些人敬酒。
 
B: any other rules to observe in order to keep modest?
 
为了保持谦虚，还有什么其他规则需要遵守吗？
 
A: yes, plenty of them. Don't eat fast! People usually keep their dining pace accorded with others. And all the dishes should not be eaten up completely.
 
是的，很多。不要吃得快！人们通常保持与他人一致的用餐节奏。而且所有的菜都不应该全部吃完。
 
B: is it because that would give the host the impression that the food was insufficient?
 
是因为那样会给主人留下食物不足的印象吗？
 
A: haha, I'm afraid it's simply because no one wishes to be too noticeable by finishing off the plate.
 
哈哈，恐怕这只是因为没有人希望完成盘子时太引人注目。