Culture of sit around the table and eat from the same served dish

In comparison with the Western way of individually served foods, the way of shared dining is seen as distinguishable characteristic of the Chinese.
For the Chinese, no matter if it is dining with family or with friends and associates, people usually sit around the table and eat from the same served dish and the same bowl of soup. The idea of having families and friend enjoying great food at the table, for the Chinese, is full of warmth and harmonious atmosphere. This may be related to the close attention the Chinese pay to blood relationship and kinship.
On another level, traditional Chinese culture focuses on “he”, or harmony. When dining together, it is an important way for the Chinese to have increased interpersonal understanding and communication. This may also be the reason behind the Chinese’s preference to chat vigorously at dining banquets.
This is the special culture for Chinese