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Chinese Manners
China is known as a state of etiquette and ceremonies. Many proverbs have been passed down from generation to generation such as 'civility costs nothing' or 'courtesy demands reciprocity' and so on.

Red Packets for Chinese New Year
A Red Packet (Red Envelope) is simply a red envelope with money in it, often decorated with lucky symbols, which symbolizes luck and wealth. It is called Hong Bao in Chinese.

Birthday Customs of the Newborn and Elderly
Chinese people put their family in a very important position as they regard it as a means to keep the family blood stream continuously running.

Etiquette
"Chinese courtesies have always been formal to follow strict rules, although sometimes Chinese people seem to be impolite according to Western norms in public places."

Chinese Etiquette & Protocol
A concise guidance of Chinese etiquette, including greetings and introductions, business card etiquette, etc.