Most people have the experience of going to a dinner where the host expects them to show respect and table manners. China is one country that has many practices related to eating, especially when it comes to their national dish, the Peking Duck.

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Etiquettes in Eating
the Chinese Peking
Duck
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2. Most people have the experience of going to a dinner where the host expects
them to show respect and table manners. China is one country that has many
practices related to eating, especially when it comes to their national dish, the
Peking Duck.
From the utensils to the division of the duck portions, visitors should observe
the following etiquette during mealtime:
Chopsticks
Although Chinese restaurants offer both cutleries – forks and
knives – with the chopsticks, the Chinese host will appreciate it if visitors
use chopsticks while eating. In some customs, diners may use their
hands, especially when wrapping the duck meat and other ingredients in
bon bing pancakes.

3. Thin or Thick Slices
The Peking Duck is usually sliced into thin
slivers, so each piece has the same
appearance even if they are actually different
parts of the duck. Diners may ask the chef to
carve the duck into thicker pieces for their
preference.
Spitting the Bones
The Chinese do not waste any part of the
duck and still serve meat-covered bones.
When eating these parts, diners may spit the
bones on a spare bowl or plate. Some people
even reserve the bony parts for takeaways.
Who Gets the Head
People offer the split head of the duck as a
gesture of respect. The one who gets head is
usually the host or an elderly member of the
family.
The Guests Come First
Hosts usually honour the guests by serving
them before filling their own plates.
Compliments to the Chef
Carving the duck is an art and a skill that
chefs need to develop. A great chef can
prepare 120 slivers of the Peking Duck within
five minutes. Guests may compliment the
carving skills of the chef and even applaud if
they want to.

4. Resources:
http://www.peng-you.com.au/chinese-food-brisbane
http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/07/where-to-eat-peking-duck-beijing-china-
how-peking-duck-is-made-served-how-to-order.html
http://www.worldhum.com/features/how-
to/how_to_eat_peking_duck_in_beijing_20071128/