Religion
Visitors to religious buildings are expected to dress neatly
and conservatively, while treating religious figures or edifices
with due respect - climbing on them is not considered respectful.
Any rules on photography or filming should be followed strictly.
Social
Men and women, irrespective of age or seniority, greet each
other with a handshake. However, the Chinese are not physically
demonstrative and, though a good friend may clasp both hands
of the other as a gesture of affection, hugging, backslapping,
open displays of affection or flirting are usually frowned
upon.
The Chinese have high regard for older people, and will
show courtesy and visible acknowledgment of the presence of
an older person. Chinese surnames precede given names, and
it is not considered polite to address people by their given
name.
Two Chinese customs which may disconcert the foreign visitor
are the slurping of food and prolonged staring. The former
is a recognised sign of enjoyment, while the latter is not
intended as rude or intrusive, merely curious.
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