It's very nice of you to invite me .   I'm very glad you could come , Mr . Liu . Will you take a seat at the head of the table ? It's an informal dinner , please don't stand on ceremony ... Mr . Liu , would you like to have some chicken ?   Thank you . This is my first time to come to a Chinese restaurant . Could you tell me the different features of Chinese food ?   Generally speaking , Cantonese food is a bit light ; Shanghai food is rather oily ; and Hunan dishes are very spicy , having a strong and hot taste .   Chinese dishes are exquisitely prepared , delicious , and very palatable . They are very good in colour , flavour , and taste .   Mr . Liu , would you care for another helping ? 