When in China, Do as the Chinese Do by indian1111 on Blogster

1st Part

Of all the dozen odd countries that I have visited, China holds a special place in my heart.This fondness, does not come from the fact that I have been there more than 20 times. Rather, it comes in spite of that. Most people, these days, would associate China with the rapid industrialization and her march towards being the "factory Of The World" , nevertheless the sense of mystery that China has, still fills my heart.

I have been fortunate enough to learn from a large number of friends that I have in China now. Many social etiquette and culture in India find their mirror in China and vice-versa.

If you are able to speak Chinese ( The mandarin dialect, which is derived from the Pekingese dialect) you get much appreciation( I cannot speak beyond a few words). However, if you are able to use chopsticks you win a lot of friends. Another thing is about pronouncing the Chinese names, if you are well versed with Pinyin then its a piece of cake. I have managed to learn.

One important thing in China : Face ( self respect, social grace, respect all rolled in one) is a big thing. Never argue loudly or shout at anyone. The person loses face immediately.

I will write some more in the following weeks....

6 comments on When in China, Do as the Chinese Do

80hanginginthere said 1 years ago
VERY INTERESTING!
SURE HATE TO SEE ALL THE TROUBLE AND FEUD WITH AMERICAN ABOUT THE POISONS IN TOYS ETC. I HOPE IT ALL PASSES OVER SOON.[SMILE][HEART]
indian1111 said 1 years ago
Granma, when we pay peanuts, we get monkeys. Thats what is happening. These big MUltinational companiesin their greed for more profit are buying substandard goods. Be it medicines or tooth paste or toys..
expatcisca said 1 years ago
I love living in Shanghai, I came here 6 years ago and forgot to go back[THUMBUP]
indian1111 said 1 years ago
[SMILE] thanks for your comment.
80hanginginthere said 1 years ago
I AGREE BUT CHINA BANNING OUR JUNK NOW HAHAHA
MY SON IN LAW TRAVEL THE WORLD TOO AS REFIDERATION, SETTING UP EVERYWHERE AND HE OVERSEES THE HOOKING UP OF COMPUTERS TO ALL CO. CHINA WALL HE LOVED AND NOW HE IS 50 2 TEENS AND MY GIRL AND TIRED OF TRAVELING[SMILE][HEART]BY NOW THEY SHOULD HAVE ALL COMPANIES HOOKED UP BUT HE SAID NO YOU WOULD BE SURPRISED HOW MANY IN CHINA ALONE.
scottishlassie said 5 months ago

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H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Blessings, Carol