Post on 29-Jan-2016
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Stephany TongChris Coraggio
Lily ZhenCristina Chow
Rita Wu
Nod politely or bow slightly when greeting (handshake is also acceptable in formal situations)
Shopkeepers always say “Welcome” (Huanying)
Conversations often start off with “Have you eaten yet?”-answer is always yes even if they have not eaten
Address people formally with title (example: Uncle Wang)
Close friends of same gender can sit, stand, and walk close together, maybe arm in arm
Respectable distance from older and people of important position
To beckon, palm faces down waving fingers
Point with entire hand instead of a single finger
Common to spit in public after clearing throat
No public displays of affection
Polite to bring small gifts when visiting, especially visiting someone older
Host offers small snacks several times before accepting refusal
Tipping at restaurants used to be considered an insult, now more accepted
After meal, chopsticks go on table, not back in the bowl
Slurping is not impolite, but a compliment to the host
Bring plate/bowl close to mouth while eating