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Behavior
Do not use large hand movements. The Chinese do not speak with their hands. Your movements may be distracting to your host.
Do not point when speaking.
To point do not use your index finger, use an open palm.
It is more acceptable to give gifts either in private or to a group as a whole to avoid embarrassment.
The following gifts and/or colors are associated with death and should not be given:
· Clocks
· Anything white, dark blue or black
Do not start to eat or drink prior to the host. When you’re having a toast, stand up, and lower your glass against the Chinese. (humble, lowering yourself, also show respect)
As a cultural courtesy, you should taste all the dishes you are offered.
Sample meals only, there may be several courses. Remember you share dishes, so do not order for yourself.
Never place your chopsticks straight up in your bowl. By placing your sticks upright in your bowl your will remind your host of joss sticks which connotes death.
Do not drop the chopsticks it is considered bad luck.
Do not eat all of your meal. If you eat all of your meal, the Chinese will assume you did not receive enough food and are still hungry.
Women do not usually drink at meals.
Tipping is considered insulting, however the practice is becoming more common.
Another dinning etiquette, you stand up and pour tea for other people (usually the most junior person in the group does this, but you can also do it to show respect to your business partners.) When you acknowledge other people/saying “thank you,” you gently knock your right hand (with fingers facing down, touching the table) on the edge of the table.
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