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白酒文化:饮酒礼仪那些事儿


Drinking is a big part of Chinese culture, with traditions that go back thousands of years. It’s common in everyday life, like family dinners, celebrations, holidays, casual get-togethers, and most importantly business meetings. Unlike whiskey, which you often see in bars, baijiu is usually enjoyed with meals. Drinking baijiu can show respect or show how close you are to someone. If you visit China for any reason, it’s important to know the rules of drinking.

Key points:
The Host Starts: The host begins by making a welcoming toast. Don’t interrupt this first toast. Afterwards, you can toast those near you and eventually move around to toast the host, either individually or together.
Offering a Toast: When you offer a toast, say a few words to show gratitude, connect with friends, or express excitement for future deals. Hold your glass in your right hand. If you toast someone older or of higher status, hold your glass slightly lower when clinking glasses (碰杯) to show respect. Whoever proposes a toast must finish their glass.
Late Arrival Punishment: If you arrive late, you should drink three glasses in a row. This helps you catch up with the rest of the group.
Respect During Toasts: Refusing a drink during a toast is very rude. The amount you drink shows how much respect you have for the person toasting you. Finishing your glass is seen as the highest respect at the table.
Warm Tips:
If you can’t drink baijiu, tell your host before dinner or ask for other beverages instead.
Chinese dinners and drinking sessions last for hours. To get through the night, eat some food and drink soup between drinks. 
If you feel drunk, switch to tea. It’s common to replace baijiu with tea, which is called “yi cha dai jiu” in Chinese.
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