In traditional Chinese customs, the banquet is an important social occasion. However, in recent years, it is not difficult to find a strange phenomenon: the bottle of wine at the banquet is often not finished, and even the bottle is almost never touched in many cases. Why is that?
First of all, we must recognize that the banquet is not just about drinking, but about enhancing family, friendship and relationships. Therefore, the wine at the banquet is only used as a medium to bring people closer together. In this case, the amount of wine consumed is not the only measure of the success of the banquet.
Secondly, with the acceleration of the pace of modern life, people's dependence on alcohol is gradually decreasing. More and more people are becoming health-conscious, knowing that excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to the body. So, even at a banquet, they may only drink symbolically with a glass of glass, and not drink excessively.
In addition, due to the increasing price of alcohol, the financial pressure on the host of the banquet is also increasing. Therefore, in order to save money, they may choose more affordable drinks at the banquet or reduce the consumption of alcohol as much as possible. This is also one of the reasons why you can't finish a bottle of wine at the banquet.
In addition, there is another factor that cannot be ignored is "face". In Chinese culture, "face" is a very important concept. At a banquet, if someone drinks too much and is prone to gaffes, this may make others feel that he has no "face". To avoid this, many people will control the amount of alcohol they drink and avoid excessive consumption.
In summary, there are many reasons why you can't finish a bottle of wine at a banquet, including increased health awareness, increased economic pressure, and the constraints of "face" culture. Although these reasons are helpless, they also reflect some practical problems in modern society. Therefore, when holding banquets, we should pay more attention to the essence of wine culture - to bring people closer together, rather than over-pursuing the consumption of alcohol. Only in this way can we better experience and inherit China's excellent wine culture while enjoying the food.
Animals that were eaten and extinct by humans: from 5 billion to not a single left, it took only 100 years
Over the course of the earth's history, countless populations of organisms have multiplied, forming a rich and diverse ecological balance. However, human activities have had a huge impact on the survival of many species. Some animal populations are gradually declining due to overhunting and eating by humans, and eventually go extinct. According to statistics, from 5 billion to not a single left, some animal populations have only taken a short 100 years.
Human demand for food and the pursuit of fresh taste is one of the main reasons why some animal populations are eaten and extinct. For example, the Mauritian dodo, a flightless bird, was discovered and hunted to extinction in the 17th century. Humans hunted them on a large scale for their flesh and feathers. In addition, the blue antelope is a large mammal that once lived in Africa, and its meat is delicious, so it is hunted in large numbers. At the end of the 19th century, the blue antelope was declared extinct.
In addition to direct killing, human industrialization and urbanization have also had a negative impact on the survival of animal populations. For example, the Seychelles weevil, an insect that once lived in Madagascar, was eventually extinct in the early 20th century due to the destruction of its habitat due to human activities. In addition, human agricultural activities also pose a threat to the survival of animal populations. For example, the guinea deer, a cervid that was once widely distributed in Asia, was eventually extinct in the 70s of the 20th century due to the encroachment of human agricultural expansion.
In the face of this situation, we must be aware of the importance of protecting wildlife. By enacting strict laws and regulations to limit hunting and trade, we can provide better protection for endangered animals. At the same time, it is crucial to strengthen education and publicity to raise public awareness of wildlife conservation. In addition, it is necessary to take measures to reduce the negative impact of human activities on the living environment of wild animals. Only when we work together can we ensure that the ecological balance and biodiversity on Earth are protected and sustained.
Looking back at these animals that were eaten and extinct by humans, we should deeply reflect on the impact of our actions on the natural world. The disappearance of these animal populations is not only an ecological loss, but also the price paid by humans for the destruction and ignorance of the natural world. We must recognize that every species is an integral part of the Earth's ecosystem, and their presence is important for maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity.
In the future, we should pay more attention to ecological protection and sustainable development. By taking scientific and sound measures, we can protect the living environment of wildlife and reduce the negative impact of human activities on the ecosystem. At the same time, it is also necessary to strengthen international cooperation and exchanges to jointly address the challenges and problems of wildlife conservation. Only in this way can we ensure that the planet's biodiversity is protected and sustained, leaving a beautiful home for future generations.