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. 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, until they join together.

When a family holds a banquet, the seat of honor is for the guest.