| Chinese people may be changing fast, however they | | | | his or her tea cup whenever it goes empty especially |
| are still highly traditional and very particular about their | | | | if your companion is older or a female.o Chinese |
| cultural values. Paying respect to their local customs | | | | believe that it is bad luck to leave even a single grain |
| will make your stay pleasant. Here are a few tips to | | | | behind in a bowl. So, better finish all of the rice in your |
| assist you in avoiding any cultural faux pas. | | | | bowl.o Show your interest towards NBA Basket Ball |
| Doso Always remove your shoe before entering a | | | | as Chinese people love it.o Always be punctual when |
| Chinese temple or home.o Greeting the eldest person | | | | meeting Chinese people. Punctuality reflects respect |
| in a family first is considered as sign of respect and | | | | for others. |
| good values in China.o A nod or a wave of hand is | | | | Don'tso In China, exam papers are not corrected in red |
| generally taken as a greeting especially from a | | | | ink since it's used for letters of protest. However, |
| distance.o Touching someone's head is considered | | | | anything else can be written with red ink.o Do not |
| sacred.o Never point a finger towards someone. | | | | leave your chopsticks in a standing position in your |
| Pointing someone with a finger is considered bad. Such | | | | bowl and do not tap your bowl with them.o Shaking |
| gesture is used for pointing at dogs.o If presenting a | | | | feet is a sign of bad luck in China.o Clocks are the |
| gift to a Chinese person, present it with your both of | | | | best options for gifts to Chinese people.o Do not date |
| your hands. This reflects that you are offering with | | | | multiple people at one time. Dating one person at a |
| good intentions.o Whole-heartedly thank a person if he | | | | time is considered good in China. Chinese people look |
| or she gives you a gift. Then keep the gift aside to | | | | forward to commitment and long-term relationships in |
| open later.o Be calm while dealing with officials | | | | dating. Going for a walk or dinner on a date is |
| especially during tense situations. Getting hyper or | | | | acceptable.o Do not get offended if you are asked |
| raising your voice will create an ugly and unhealthy | | | | about your marital status. However, if you are single |
| situation for all.o Eat whatever you are offered by | | | | and over 30, say yes unless you feel pity for |
| your host. Refusing is considered rude.o Keep your | | | | yourself.o Wear those t-shirts that speak about good |
| glass below that of the eldest person in a group while | | | | about China unless you want to grab lot of attention.o |
| toasting. The glass of the eldest person is always held | | | | When dubious about something, follow the proverb: |
| high.o While having tea with a companion, always fill up | | | | watch Chinese people and do what they do. |