The Double Ninth Festival（重阳节）is a special day for older people in China. A this day, younger people usually show love and respect(尊重) for older people.
Many, Chinese, ways, their, people, there, express, are, in, which, respect. When an older person enters a room, everyone stands up. People are introduced from the oldest to the youngest. When we present a book to an older person, two hands are used. Young people always offer their seats to older people on a crowded subway or bus.
In western countries, however, older people seldom think they are old. They are called "seniors" instead of "old people". They'd rather do everything themselves. Even after retirement, they take on hobbies, part-time jobs and new activities to keep their bodies working well. Westerners respect their older people, too. Seniors usually take trains and buses for free. They are given discounts （折扣） in stores and restaurants.
But western seniors don't often live with their children, they live B . For holidays, the family usually get together at the grandparents' homes. A great smile and a warm hug for their parents are enough for children to show their respect.
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