Because of the differences in culture,history,customs and national character,there are a lot of differences between Chinese and Western table manners. A good knowledge of the differences between Chinese and Western table manners can avoid conflicts when dining with foreign people,and also increase the efficiency. This paper mainly focuses on the three main differences between Chinese and Western table manners:the differences in tableware,the difference in seating protocol and the differences in table cultures. It will analysis the table manners in both China and the West and their origins,and will put forward some suggestions on how to deal with the differences.