Chinese social etiquette, shaped by Confucian values of respect and harmony, governs everything from gift-giving and dining to business negotiations. Understanding these unwritten rules is key to navi
At twenty a young man was capped; at fifteen a young woman was pinned. The Guanli and Jili rites gave adults a new name and a new set of duties. How they worked.
Who sits where at a Chinese banquet is decided before anyone arrives. A practical guide to seat hierarchy, toast order, glass height and refusing a drink safely.