China Etiquette & Taboos

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Say 'Ni hao' with a smile – instant friend-maker!

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Accept name cards with both hands – shows respect like a boss.

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Try street food – xiaolongbao and jianbing are life-changing! 🥟

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Use WeChat Pay/Alipay – cash is so last century here.

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Toast with 'Ganbei!' – but sip if you can't handle baijiu!

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Take photos of everything – memories and likes await!

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Bargain at markets – it's expected and fun!

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Remove shoes when visiting homes – keep it cozy.

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Be patient in queues – good things come to those who wait.

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Try hot pot – spicy or not, it's a social party!

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Respect elders – offering seats on metro scores big points.

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Say 'Xie xie' often – thank you goes a long way!

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Don't stick chopsticks upright in rice – looks like incense for the departed!

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Don't flip fish at table – bad luck for fishermen (oops!).

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Don't be late for dinners – food waits for no one!

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Don't tip – it's not custom and might confuse everyone.

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Don't discuss sensitive politics – keep it light and fun.

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Don't blow nose loudly in public – discreet is the way.

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Don't point with feet – super impolite in Chinese culture.

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Don't give clocks as gifts – sounds like 'attending funeral'!

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Don't wear shoes indoors – big cultural no-no.

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Don't refuse food too many times – hosts love seeing empty plates!

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Don't split bills exactly – someone usually treats.

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Don't take 'no' literally – sometimes it's polite refusal!