Chinese Customs

杨庆春

中国有56个民族，每个民族都有它独特的风俗习惯。下面我们就来了解一下这些中国传统习俗吧。

It is impossible to name all Chinese customs in a single article. Even so， in this passage we bring you several Chinese customs and traditions that you should know. Here we go！

Chinese usually do not show their feelings openly， also avoiding any unnecessary body touch. The Chinese see badly that people kiss each other on the face， even if they are women. In fact， shaking hands was also not so acceptable in the past. For them it is enough to make a small nod when greeting. As the country gradually lets western traditions in， people are used to shaking hands to greet.

Many food manners must be followed strictly at meals. Some details should be paid much attention to by both guests and hosts. In China， the older guests are always seated first， and then others can take their seats. Food manners are also very important. You should never serve yourself a drink， it should be served by someone else. Chopsticks should never be placed upwards in food. And to eat you must put your mouth close to your own bowl.

The Chinese have the habit and skill of being able to sleep anywhere at any time. It doesnt matter if its on the break from work， in the middle of the street or waiting in a supermarket. This Chinese custom has nothing to do with laziness， quite the opposite. In China， sleeping for a short time in public places is considered a symbol of effort. For example， a photo of a sleeping doctor in the corner of the operating room spread quickly and wildly online. Thousands of netizens （網民） gave the photo a “like” to show their respect to the doctor. So， this person has been putting a lot of effort into his work and it is right that he should sleep as he likes.

Many of you have already known its polite not to open gifts in public. But thats not the only important thing to know when receiving gifts in China. For example， the Chinese will always refuse your gift up to three times to show they are well educated. But in the end， theyre willing to accept it. And remember not to receive the gift with only one hand.

根据短文内容，完成表格填空。（每空限填一词）

Keys：1.need 2. Following 3. surprising / strange

4. politely / properly  5. before