So you’re looking for a gift for Chinese friends, but you’re just not quite sure what’s right? We’ll guide you through some Chinese gift ideas along with some to avoid, including how gifts should be wrapped, given and opened. Table of Contents Gift in ChineseTraditional Chinese Gifts1. Chinese Tea Sets 茶具 (chá jù)2. Tea 茶 (chá)Chinese… Read More
This week our question comes from Renee, who asks us “Which habits disgust Chinese people?” If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question! In This Episode We Talk About… A review! Unisex restroom slow to gain popularity; smoking a problem. Renee’s Question Some habits… Read More
This week our question comes from Cameron, who asks us “How do the movie theater experience and etiquette differ in China?” If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question! In This Episode We Talk About… Man’s Rant Against Sending Daughter to Study in US… Read More
Eating and drinking in Chinese culture is quite different to that of the West. The idea of Chinese dining etiquette is said to have come from the Zhou Dynasty (1045-256 BC) and is often a noisy and social affair. Dining in restaurants with friends, family or colleagues is enveloped in respect for your elders and… Read More
The Chinese food that we’ve become accustomed to in the West, is pretty different from the dishes that people are eating in China. Spring rolls, prawn crackers and house special chow mein are largely influenced by Hong Kong cuisine. Not that that’s necessarily a bad thing, food from Hong Kong is equally as delicious as… Read More