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China is an old country with a rich culture. When you travel to China, understanding Chinese 1. c
culture
and customs(习俗) is important for you to behave in a good way.
It's becoming popular for foreigners to be 2. i
invited
to Chinese homes. Being invited to a Chinese family's home can be a wonderful and warm 3. e
experience
. Chinese people are known to be very welcoming(热情的). When you're invited to a Chinese family's home, make sure that you arrive on time. Don't forget to say good words about 4. s
something
special you like in the house. Remember to give gifts when visiting someone's home or being invited for dinner. Chinese people like to 5. r
receive
fruit or tea in a nice box or basket.
After some small talk, 6. c
comes
the dinner. A Chinese dinner table is a happy place, full of delicious food and conversation. When invited over for dinner, make sure you notice what everybody 7. e
else
is doing and try to do the same. You'd better eat plenty of food to show you're enjoying it. Don't finish off the 8. w
whole
dish. Leave a small amount of food on the plates. It shows that the host has prepared enough food.
For foreigners, Chinese people may be very curious. Chinese people aren't afraid to ask personal questions, even if you've met for the 9. f
first
time. So, don't be surprised to be asked things like your age, your education or your work. You do not have to answer these questions. If you don't want to talk about your own life, just explain to them.
Enjoy 10. y
yourself
in the warm and welcoming world of the local Chinese. As a guest in China, you will get special treatment. And your hosts make sure you will have a good time.