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Jan 28

Where are Your Manners? The Third Lesson in Chinese Dining

“If you leave a social meal sober, you did not truly enjoy yourself.” – Chinese proverb There are a few customs that surround drinking, here, in China.  As Westerners tend to socialize in small groups within a cocktail party, in China, it is m (read full article)

Chinese Dining 101, etiquette

Jan 20

Where Are Your Manners? The Second Lesson In Chinese Dining

Today’s Lesson: Chopstick use Kuàizi (chopsticks) have been around for centuries.  Usually made of wood, or sometimes plastic, chopsticks are said to have come from China during the Shang Dynasty (1766-1122 BCE).  To ensure a proper grip, chopst (read full article)

Chinese Dining 101, etiquette

Jan 14

Where Are Your Manners? The First Lesson in Chinese Dining

While there is no figure quite like Emily Post in China to write tedious rule after rule on the rituals and etiquette of dining, there are a few general guidelines that should be followed at the Chinese dinner table.  Over the course of a few posts, (read full article)

Chinese Dining 101, etiquette

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