Chapter Five: Seating Arrangement
At Chinese "
banquets," the seating arrangement is probably the most important part of Chinese dining " 
etiquette," especially in Chinese business banquets. Generally, round tables are used at Chinese banquets and the seat facing the entrance is the seat of honor. The seats on the left hand side of the seat of honor are second, fourth, sixth, etc. in importance, while those on the right are third, fifth, seventh and so on in importance. The seat of honor, " 
reserved" for the master of the banquet or the "
guests" with highest status, is the one in the center facing east or facing the entrance. Those of higher position sit closer to the seat of honor. The guests of the lowest position sit furthest from the seat of honor.
Key Learning Points
n. etiquette
means polite and 
means ceremony.
Examples
China has always been a state of ceremonies.
The delegates have to be seated according to the proper etiquette.
Vocabulary:
n. banquet
n. guest
v. to reserve