The Chinese, moreover, take regimen seriously. When eating, it's taboo to discuss serious matters because such talk might disturb the digestion. Thus the eating, drinking, talking and laughing at these gatherings serve to wash away any ill will lingering between those at the table.
此外，中國人講究養生之道，吃飯最忌談太嚴肅的事，以免傷了腸胃，因此一些人際間的尷尬心結，正好可以透過應酬這樣的輕鬆形式，在酒饌談笑間一泯恩怨。