chinese taboos

CHINESE TABOOSAhmet Tuğrul AKKUŞAli GÜRKAYNAK

WHAT İS A TABOO FOR YOU? Culture Religion Beliefs Lifestyle

YOU HAVE NO CHOICE, YOU WILL EAT IT! Meal served in bowls Finding yourselves eating four bowls of a

meal and the Chinese people will go on saying “You are being polite, please eat this one as well.”

Leaving a little bit food on your plate

SOME CLUES ABOUT WHAT TO DO remove your shoes when entering a Chinese

home present things to people with both hands, to

show that what you’re offering is the fullest extent of yourself

fill your companion’s tea cup when it’s

empty, especially if your companion is older than you

be punctual. Being on time shows respect for others.

BE MODEST! When you get a compliment, do not accept

it. Even do not say “Thank you!”

DON’TS Don’t use red ink Letters for protesting

Don’t leave chopsticks upright Don’t tap your bowl with them

Don’t point out someone’s feet

Don’t shake your feet Bad luck

Don’t touch someone’s head

Don’t give clock or book as gift Clock---attending funeral Book---bad luck

Don’t make political comments about Mao

Don’t be offended when you’re asked if married

Don’t pay attention to object that someone has.

They feel obligated to give to you

Don’t use gold or silver for decoration For spirutial rituals

Don’t try to reach for meal on the table Wait to be served