小 雨
Lending and Borrowing
In the West, if you borrow something from others, you must return them, whether they are five dollars or only a friends pencil.
Don't be curious
It is impolite to be curious(好奇的) about the personal affairs of others, such as age, salary, religion and marriage(年齡、薪水、宗教、婚姻).
Thanks for gifts
When someone gives you a present, it is very impolite Not to thank him for it.
One hand only
In China, we use two hands when giving something to a person or when receiving it, if we want to be very polite. In the West, this would seem awkward(尷尬的) and impolite.
閱讀(中年級)2008年8期