When beckoning to someone, wave them over to you with your
palm down, motioning to yourself. If someone gives a gift, put it aside to open later to
avoid appearing greedy. Never write anything in red ink unless you're correcting an
exam. Red ink is used for letters of protest. Don't give clocks as gifts. The phrase 'to give a clock' in
Mandarin sounds too much like 'attend a funeral'. Always take your shoes off when entering a Chinese home. When meeting a Chinese family, greet the eldest person
first as a sign of respect. Always present things to people with both hands, showing
that what you are offering is the . fullest extent of yourself. |
