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What is polite behavior of American tourists in China?
Could you give us tips on how Americans can be respectful when visiting China? for example: I noticed most of us Americans talk really loud compared to people from other countries. What is polite in a restaurant, on the train, etc. What are the pet peeves that people of China have regarding Americans. How do we leave a good impression?
asked by KatyWhoWaited 3 months ago
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Yangtze says
I think you don't need to do something painstakingly,just be yourself and act it naturally. Anyone who comes to China is our friend and we are doomed to spend a pleasant time with each other. Take it easy and enjoy yourself in your China travel.
Welcome you to our country,dear friend!
H P Roychoudhury says
After all China is a developing or developed country. Tourists are the guests of the country who are contributing in the State revenue. As such Americans will be honored and respected with all amenities and securities in China- one should not doubt about it to down grade the prestige of a country.
johnmce says
I'm basing this on my experience of visiting Japan not China but from what I have heard the same would apply in busy Chinese cities. The first thing I noticed moving around Tokyo was the sheer volume of people, particularly on public transport. The local people are extremely tolerant of being in close proximity with one another. You can't get annoyed by rubbing against or bumping into other people and you can't apologize to everyone who you inadvertently touch. Excepting this is inevitable and not getting frustrated by it I assume would go a long way. Hope this is relevant for you.
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