八年級英語Traditional life教案

avoid doing gestures such as backslapping and hugging this is only done among close friends. do not spit: spitting in the street is considered to be very bad mannered. do not burp in public: you may feel better by burping loudly after eating or drinking, but other people will not! if you can not stop a burp from bursting out, then cover your mouth with your hand and say “excuse me” afterwards. do not pass wind in public now how can we say this politely? let’s say that you want to pass wind. what do you do? go somewhere private and let it out. it is impolite speak with your mouth full of food. do not ask personal or intimate questions: they do not ask questions such as: how much money do you earn? how much do you weigh? or why aren’t you married?never eat off a knife when having a meal. iii. chinese etiquettes the chinese will nod or bow slightly as an initial greeting. handshakes are also popular; wait, however, for your chinese counterpart to initiate the gesture.
if you visit a school, theater, or other workplace, it is likely that you will be greeted with applause as a sign of welcome. in turn, you should respond by applauding back.
   avoid making expansive gestures and using unusual facial expressions.
   the chinese do not use their hands when speaking, and will only become annoyed with a speaker who does.
   some hand gestures, however, are necessary. they are outlined in the next two points.
   to summon attention, turn your palm down, waving your fingers toward yourself.
   use your whole hand rather than your index finger to point.
   the chinese, especially those who are older and in positions of authority, dislike being touched by strangers.
    acknowledge the most senior person in a group first.
    smiling is not as noticeable in china, since there is a heavy emphasis on    repressing emotion.
    members of the same sex may hold hands in public.
    public displays of affection, such as kissing, between the sexes are frowned upon.
    do not put your hands in your mouth, as it is considered vulgar. consequently,   when in public, avoid biting your nails, removing food from your teeth, and similar   practices.
    pushing is common in lineups.
    spitting in public is acceptable.
    blowing your nose with a handkerchief is also acceptable.