Stephany Tong Chris Coraggio Lily Zhen Cristina Chow Rita Wu

 Nod politely or bow slightly when greeting (handshake is also acceptable in formal situations)  Shopkeepers always say “Welcome” (Huanying)  Conversations often start off with “Have you eaten yet?”-answer is always yes even if they have not eaten

 Address people formally with title (example: Uncle Wang)  Close friends of same gender can sit, stand, and walk close together, maybe arm in arm  Respectable distance from older and people of important position

 To beckon, palm faces down waving fingers  Point with entire hand instead of a single finger  Common to spit in public after clearing throat  No public displays of affection

 Polite to bring small gifts when visiting, especially visiting someone older  Host offers small snacks several times before accepting refusal  Tipping at restaurants used to be considered an insult, now more accepted

 After meal, chopsticks go on table, not back in the bowl  Slurping is not impolite, but a compliment to the host  Bring plate/bowl close to mouth while eating