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What is China - China Insight Alcohol - Use and abuse in China
Bad Habits of the Chinese Chinese Culture & Traditions
China Face & its implications China Insight Gift Giving
Homosexuality in China Racism in China |
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What is China - China Insight |
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Alcohol is an inseparable part of Chinese culture. |
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Bad Habits of the Chinese |
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Chinese Do Not Usually Accept A Gift |
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China Facts - Related Articles and information |
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China Facts - Personal Experiences |
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Alcohol is an inseparable part of Chinese culture. |
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An important component of Chinese cuisine and culture, the use of alcohol can be traced back to the dawn of the nation's history. Over
the centuries many different kinds of alcoholic drinks have been developed and brewing methods as well as distillation has become more sophisticated.
At the same time the way of consuming these desirable products has become a vital part of custom and culture. |
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Bad Habits of the Chinese |
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First time Westerners to China are occasionally shocked by some of the public displays mentioned hereunder, but then some of the customs taken
for granted in the West are considered offensive to Chinese; public nudity, open discussion of matters pertaining to sex, etc. |
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Chinese Do Not Usually Accept A Gift |
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Chinese do not usually accept a gift, invitation or favor when it is first presented. Politely refusing two or three times is thought to reflect
modesty and humility. Accepting something in haste makes a person look aggressive and greedy, as does opening it in front of the giver. |
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