world bizarre traditions, chinese tradition impact on foreigners

2021-02-22 smeshanghai


1. Pointing can be considered rude.

In some areas surrounding Tibet, Jiuzhaiguoand places with a Tibetan population, pointing can be seen as a rude gesture.


 

Instead of using your fingers to point at aperson or object, the customary gesture is to use your full hand with your palmfacing up and your fingers flat.

 

2. Compliments shouldn't be accepted graciously.

While it might seem strange to refuse acompliment, it is common to refuse compliments in China since accepting acompliment from the beginning can be seen as a sign of vanity.

 

3. Tipping can be seen as offensive.



 

While tipping might be common inrestaurants in most cities, it is generally unnecessary in China and can evenbe considered impolite.  Tips aretypically only given when doing tour-related activities or at hotels.

 

4. You may be asked to take photos with locals.


Sometimes, Chinese groups or families mayask to pose for a photo with you, especially in public places. Often, the groupwill reciprocate by asking if you』d like to take a picture with them.


 

5. Split pants are often used instead of diapers.


Split pants are often used in China inplace of diapers, allowing children to use the restroom when need be.


 

6. Full-face masks are sometimes worn to the beach.


  

Having a pale complexion has been desiredin Chinese culture for years, but the face-kini is a relatively new trendspanning some of the country’s beaches.

 

Created in 2004, the face-kini—a face maskthat protects the skin from the sun and from jellyfish stings—started to appearon the beaches of the coastal city of Qingdao and has become popular for someof the women in China.

 

7. People regularly take naps on the street.


Naps are a common activity in China andyou』ll often see people see people sleeping on the train, bus, car, or inunconventional places on the street.

 

The activity is so well known, that thereis a website—Sleeping Chinese—dedicated to photographing the nation’s habit ofsleeping in unusual places.

 

8. Ganbei " cheers"


Bottles ups , its common to be invited by chinese for a cheers . If you don t finish your glass , they will take it  as an offense .

 

9 . Salary delayed


Its normal to never get paid on time , be patient and try to have always some money to help yor survive , personally i never got my salary on time , sometimes never from part time job.

 

10 . Rent booming every year 


If you are new in china , speciallyshanghai don 't be surprise specially in big cities like shanghai to see you rent price increase unconditionally ,unfortunalty even the guanxi doesn t help . Your landlord will better give hisapartment to his family member and screw you up no matter how long you staythere .

11. Chopsticks are never placed upright in arice bowl.

 

Never leave chopsticks upright in a ricebowl. This is reminiscent of a ritual that's made as an offering to the dead.


 

Chopsticks should also never be used in your hands when making a gesture.

 

12. Burping is considered a sign of gratitude.

In China, burping is seen as a sign of satisfaction with the meal and is considered a compliment to the chef, so don't be surprised if it happens at the dinner table.


 

13. Tea cups are constantly refilled.

 

 

This tradition is known as tea tapping.Hosts will regularly ensure that teacups don’t go empty and when they refillthe cups, the person whose cup is filled will tap the table in response to showthanks. 

 

14. A gift will be refused a number of times before it is accepted. 


 

Don’t be offended if you offer a gift andit is refused, as it is customary in China to refuse the first offer.Sometimes, the etiquette is to refuse the gift three times, though it may notalways take this many tries.

 

In general, the expectation is that a gif tis politely refused at first, even if it is desired, and will eventually beaccepted after a few offers.


 

15. Spitting loudly in public is common.

It's not surprising to see people spittingin public in China. Attempts are being made to try and lessen the practice, butit isn't considered rude to spit while walking on the street or aroundothers—even on public transportation and sometimes indoors.

 

16. Police will sometimes use geese insteadof guard dogs.


 

In places like China’s Xinjiang province, domesticated geese are used by law enforcement. According to Chineseauthorities, they have strong vision, they’re loud, and they can be aggressive,which is why they’re used in place of guard dogs.



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