When going shopping, I sometimes get a direct "No bargaining(还价)" in return. Is it not good to bargain here? As a newcomer, I know little about the table manners in China Can you tell me some of them? How interesting it was! I met my Chinese roommate today. When she held out her hand, I bowed. I gave a gift to my Chinese friend on her birthday. She didn't open it when she received it. Didn't she like my gift? Last night, I had dinner with a Chinese friend. I wanted to pay for my share of the meal but he fought to pay for the whole meal himself. | A. Normally, you're supposed to take off your shoes before entering a Chinese person's home. But don't worry. There will be slippers (拖鞋) for you. B. Actually it's very common to ask for lower prices in China. After a few minutes' bargaining, you might get 50% off. C. It's not like that You should never expect Chinese to open gifts in front of you as this is considered impolite in China. D. If you plan to give a gift to a Chinese, be aware that things like clocks, pears, and knives are considered to bring bad luck. E. Well, there are several rules about using chopsticks. Don't stick them into the food, or point at others with them. F. Take it easy! Most Chinese people fight over the bill to show their friendliness. Maybe you can treat him next time. G. That's what we do in China. We are supposed to shake hands when we meet people for the first time. |
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