Chinese Etiquette: Do's and Don'ts | HelloChina

Some websites have these lists of do's and don'ts in China. On today's episode, Jorge asks XiaoLi whether or not these do's and don'ts are accurate
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[@americnsk8r]

Glad she's speaking a little Chinese here and there😂 I like it

[@guarini800]

Please, make a video about the differences between Northern and Southern China.

[@rolandoberumen2142]

Loved this episode! It was really fun😂😂

[@danielzimmerman8968]

Love these videos!! Thanks for uploading!

[@shaolin60]

1:20 I lived in China for 10 years. I never take off my shoes. Chinese culture can be challenging, as I understand the nuances of what a beautiful woman means, and I must say she is right.

[@hopelessva6835]

Thanks for the info man! I'm going to China this summer and I'm trying to study up 'til the time comes. Keep it up!

[@mariannezhang4870]

Hi👋 I have a similar video if you are interested to check it out😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXmbloNsit-Cfck

[@Lypno]

In France you have to ask others before taking the last piece and you may have a trollish relative.

[@ShyGuyKoga]

I feel like one major item missing from the “do’s and don’ts” list is the importance of numbers in Chinese language and culture e.g. never use the number 250 (二百五）in speech etc. that is something that many foreigners may not be used to and may not even consider as possibly offensive. The reasons are similar to that of not gifting clocks but numbers are a little more abstract concept that clocks to most people I guess:P Also on a different note it’s worth noting (especially for Chinese language beginners) that the chrysanthemum (菊花) which was mentioned in this episode is a very important and widely used flower in China and Chinese culture such as chrysanthemum festival or chrysanthemum tea (菊花茶) but tread carefully when using the word as it’s also common slang for butthole 8) Great episode, looking forward to seeing more:)

[@alfateh51]

Esben Fabricius so what should I say if I want to say 250

[@ShyGuyKoga]

Perhaps a native Chinese would be best suited to say what the most appropriate circumvention of the phrase is but what I personally do is substitute 二 with the measurement version of 2 -"两" thereby making it Liǎng bǎi wǔ instead of Èr bǎi wǔ. Perfectly understandable and non-offensive. In case anyone is wondering - Èr bǎi wǔ is everyday slang for idiot/imbecile/stupid person

[@diveshchandra4586]

Please make a episode on buy and sell or colour......

[@sinaelb2596]

I'm German and when I give a gift on birthday or christmas etc. it's common to wait until all the gifts are there and for the birthday child to publicly open the gifts in front of everyone. At least I want to see how the person reacts (and I'm also a little curious what the other people gifted.) The person who recived the gift will then imideatly thank the others.

[@harrypoosie3035]

I love Chinese culture. Wish I could go there to train Wushu San Da. Their history is just so intriguing to me. And I love their philosophical approach. Wanna visit one day. Wondering what the expense is like?

[@mariannezhang4870]

Hi👋 I have a similar video if you are interested to check it out😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXmbloNsit-Cfck

[@kirbi8864]

Xiaoli, plz use screen Pinyin for yours George translations, in this case the lessons would be helpful.

[@Yeldur]

It would be great if you guys could caption these videos so I can understand what is being said in Chinese!

[@mariannezhang4870]

Hi👋 I have a similar video if you are interested to check it out😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXmbloNsit-Cfck

[@TinNguyen-er1zs]

I mean in Vietnam nam two peoples died fighting over the bill it was on 7 of the most popular news sources in Vietnam nam

[@silvandarart]

Reminds me of English etiquette that you see in period dramas vs real life. I don't even own a silver service cutlery set 😂

[@PyroNexus22]

If it's not secret, can you tell me how many people work on Hello Chinese in general (both the app and the videos)?

[@HelloChineseApp]

10个吧

[@PyroNexus22]

thanks

[@annabelgrace1267]

The taking off of the shoes is done in most Asian houses.

[@chabritto]

You forgot to ask about tipping in a restaurant!! I heard it is impolite to tip the waiter but I am not sure that is actually true

[@HelloChineseApp]

Its not that it's impolite, it's just that its not expected.

[@mariannezhang4870]

Hi👋 I have a similar video that includes this point. If you are interested to check it out😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXmbloNsit-Cfck

[@stevenv6463]

Would have been a good opportunity to explain chrysanthemum's other meaning in Chinese

[@chiddyx3162]

OMG ITS VEERA FROM KAKACHINESE !!!!

[@LeMorueMecanique]

Lots of 这是 :D

[@chriscotton3719]

我的女朋友一直slurps!!!!

[@AW-cu8by]

白色的菊花为什么不好？

[@astonm1990]

Because white colors are related to funerals.

[@rheoditagonzalez3492]

Are chinese husband jealous type?

[@xiaobao4757]

跟女孩子问， “你要不要跟我回家看电影；）？“ . 这是礼貌吗？

[@imagine3409]

She is not knowledgeable about Chinese etiquette.