礼仪研究是对文化系统的研究,而每一个文化系统都通过语言符号,得其丰富的开展。文化的结构于仪式中往往展现为高度象征与隐喻的运用。仪式中的象征与隐喻往往以肉身体验为基础,并在亲身实践的整体情境中,产生存在状态的转化。以饮食礼仪其文化符号、象征的运用来看,往往反映文化的分类系统,且与身体经验具有十分密切的关系。食物之质性由其收成季节、气味、形状……而被界定,并通过接触食 Etiquette research is a study of cultural systems, each of which is enriched by linguistic signs. The structure of culture in the ritual often show the use of a high degree of symbolism and metaphor. Symbols and metaphors in ceremonies are often based on physical experience, and in the context of the whole body of practice, produce a transformation of the state of being. To diet etiquette its cultural symbols, the use of symbolic point of view, often reflects the cultural classification system, and with the body experience is very closely related. The quality of food is defined by the season, smell, shape ... of the harvest, and by contact with food