One of Chinese folk customs作文

There are many habits and customs that are particular to

China and Chinese people.

For Westerners, Chinese people do not

usually greet people who they have not been introduced

to or are not familiar with. It would seem odd if a person

would offer a "Hi" or "Hello" when passing on the street.

Also,giving gifts and treating people to dinner is a

common practice, especially during festival days. When if

a gift is given, it should be offered with two hands to show

the manners.

So,in a word,there are many different customs in

e of the powerful influence that China as

exerted on neighboring cultures.

Westerners have a hard time figuring out all the customs

and formalities in China, especially because they are so

different from the customs and formalities in other Asian

countries. It is a mistake, for example, to assume that

Chinese customs are like Japanese ones. The two countries

are very different and Chinese will be quite insulted if you

assume their culture is like Japanese culture.

When in doubt about unfamiliar customs simply watch

what the Chinese people do. And don't worry too much.

Westerners aren't expected to know all Chinese customs

and if mistakes are made or a custom is forgotten it usually

no big deal.