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by
Amy Tan
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Chinese
Dining: Beliefs and Etiquette
"Fish Cheeks" explores differences between Chinese
and American table manners. Visit this site to
learn what one could expect to find at a typical
Chinese meal, from seating arrangements to pouring
tea to slurping soup! After exploring all the
links about dining in China, work with a group
of classmates to make up a booklet about American
mealtime customs.
How
to Use Chopsticks
Chinese kids use chopsticks just as easily and
naturally as you use a fork and knife. But handling
chopsticks can be tricky if you don't know how.
Visit this Web page and follow the step-by-step
instructions to learn. Practice and show off your
new skill the next time you order dim sum!
Chinese Food Recipes
While you won't find a specific recipe for "fish
cheeks" at this Web site, you will find a number
of wonderful recipes for other traditional Chinese
foods. Choose a recipe that sounds good to you
and try it out for family or friends.
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