CHINESE TABOOS Ahmet Tuğrul AKKUŞ Ali GÜRKAYNAK
Feb 23, 2016
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