各国饮食文化的英文介绍

I．Introduction
We will introduce the food culture in some famous countries. And put them into three parts.
1. The food culture in America and India
2. The food culture in English and France
3. The food culture in Japan and Korea
Ⅱ.Culture is national but international
2.1 The food culture in America and India
2.1.1 The food culture in America
A. American food
a. Time + Historic food = modern American food
American people always grab a quite bite. Hamburgers, Pizza,
French fries such fast food always become their lunch or dinner.
b. Turkey is popular at Thanksgiving Day in America, which is
native to the forests of the North America.
c. Their three meals in a day.
Breakfast: milk, orange juice, bread and fruit salad.
Lunch: hamburgers
Dinner: beef, hot dog, roast chicken and some salad.
B. Table manners in America
a. One does not start eating until every person is served or those who
have not been served request that you begin without waiting.
b. It is acceptable in the United States not to accept all offerings, and
to not finish all the food on your plate. No one should ask why
another doesn't want any of a dish or why he has not finished a
serving.
c. Chew with your mouth close
d.
d. Before asking for additional helpings, always finish the serving on
your plate first.
e. When you have finished your meal, place all used utensils onto
your plate together, on the right side, pointed up. Do not place used
utensils on the table.
2.1.2 The food culture in India
A. Indian food
a. Indian food is always made by hot pepper, ginger, clove.
b. Indian curry
Indian food is famous for the curry.Curry has it own special
space. It is with 20 various spices of modulation, and it color is
yellow. Indians are crazy about curry. Almost each dish has curry,
such as curry chicken, curry fish, curry potatoes, curry rice, and
curry cauliflower and so on.
c. Indian pancake.
They can be made either sweet or salty and are of different
thicknesses in different places. They are made in a frying pan and
are of a similar batter as their European counterparts. Since it
becomes more and more popular, it is not only available in India
but also all around the world.
d. Indian do not eat beef.
Almost all religious Indians who believe in religion absolutely do
not eat beef. Because they think the beef is Nandi.
B. Table manners in India
a. Hand washing, both before sitting at a table and after eating, is
important. Cleaning with cloth or paper tissue may be considered
unhygienic.
b. It is now acceptable to ask for salt or pepper with a mention that y
ou like more of it.
c. Eating at a medium pace is important, as eating too slowly may
imply dislike of the food and eating too quickly is rude.
d. Staring at another diner's plate is taken as being rud
e.
It is inappropriate to make sounds while chewing.
2.2 The food culture in English and France
2.2.1 The food culture in English
A. The English food
a. The main food is French-fries, bread, cheese, Fish-and-chips.
In the west, people pay more attention to the nutrition of food rather
than the looks of it.
British like eating beef, mutton, egg, fruit, dessert…Before the meal,
they like to drink beer first
b. Eating habits
Breakfast (7-9 o’clock):Traditional breakfast: fried bacon,
sausage, fried toast…These called fried food.
Popular breakfast: a bowl of corn flakes with milk; some
yogurt and fresh food; toast with jam，usually add some tea,
coffee or juice
Lunch (13 o’clock):sandwich, baked potato, dessert
(chocolate)
Tea time(17 o’clock):usually consists of tea, of course, and
lighter foods like cakes, sandwiches, toast, cheese, savories,
and biscuits (cookies).
Dinner(19 o’clock-20 o’clock):It includes two dish: fish or
meat added with some vegetables, dessert (pudding)
B. The table manners in English.
a. Keep the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand.
b. Don’t speak with your mouth full of food.
c. Don’t cross your legs, lean back on your chair and shake your feet.
d. Chew and shallow all the food in your mouth before taking more or
taking a drink.
e. Finish eating everything on your plate.
2.2.2 The food culture in France
A. The French food
a. The main food is bread, such as croissant, baguette, French toast.
b. Eating habits
Eating habit：soup—hors d’oeuvre — entree— dessert
They drink liqueur before meal and drink wine during the meal.
After dinner, they will have a cup of espresso, some fruit, or a
piece of ice cream. That’s an enjoyment after a tiring day.
Coffee culture is a big Characteristic in France
B. Table manners in French
a. Don’t leave your napkin on the table.
b. Don’t lift your plate or saucer from the table.
c. Don’t drin k soup or other liquids out of a bowl. Use a spoon.
d. Don’t reach across the table or in front of another person. Ask
someone to pass whatever you want
2.3 The food culture in Japan and Korea
2.3.1 The food culture in Japan
A. The Japanese food
a. Wit h the remarkable improvement of people’s living standard,
Chinese people are more and more will to taste the fresh things. So
many Japanese restaurants appear in China , especially in big cities.
b. The Japanese food in dining table
The Japanese cuisine is particular about the plain taste keeping food
very much, does not encourage have added a condiment.
c. The main food in Japan——sushi, noodles.
B. Table manners in Japan
a. Before eating, Japanese people say “Itadakimasu”.
b. After eating, people will say “gochiso sama deshita”.
2.3.2 The food culture in Korea
A. The Korean food
a. Korean cuisine is largely based on rice, noodles, tofu, vegetables, and
meats. Traditional Korean meals are noted for the number of side
dishes that accompany steam-cooked short-grain rice.
b. The main food ——Korean hot fried rice, Rice in Stone Pot, Soup.
c. Why Korean like to eat seaweed soup at their birthday? Because they
want to show their respect to their mother in this way.
B. Table manners in Korea
a. At first, taste soup. And then try rice or other dishes.
b. Do not hold rice bowl or soup bowl in your hands during the meal.
c. Do not poke around the rice or side dishes with the spoon
e. During the meal, uneatable parts such as bones or fish bones are
quietly discarded by wrapping them in a paper so that others won't see
them. Do not put them on the table or floor.
f.Chew food with your closed mouth and do not make noises while
chewing.
Ⅲ. Conclusion
Culture is not notional but international. We should respect every nation’s culture surpassing the national boundaries. Accept them and love them.。