chinese household, etiquette, manners, respect, rules

Be Honorable and Pay Attention to These Rules in a Chinese Household

China is a nation of etiquette. From the ancient people to the present, many rules have been handed down from generation to generation. These rules cannot be forgotten because they often contain how to be a proper person and deal with things correctly. For Chinese, there are particular rules that reflect not only the wisdom of life, ...

Trisha Haddock

A large Chinese family.

How Important Is Table Etiquette to Your Child’s Future Success?

In Western society, a person is harshly judged on their etiquette, and how they conduct themselves at the dinner table is no exception. An individual’s table etiquette reflects their habits and upbringing as a child. A friend once told me about an experience at work while recruiting new staff members. A qualified university graduate student ...

Kathy McWilliams

A child wolfing down pizza.

Traditional Chinese Family Rules of Etiquette

Since ancient times, China has been known as a “nation of etiquette.” With customary codes and rules, families from ancient times to the present have handed down, via word of mouth, these tried and true family rules of etiquette. These are not only a matter of etiquette, but they also reflect a person’s upbringing, which ...

Emma Lu

Three generations of a Chinese family.

Proper Manners Begin at the Dining Table

Manners are a cornerstone of every culture. And while most manners align with the culture and may be different from each other from culture to culture, one thing they all have in common is respect and dignity for the heritage of tradition and culture. Today, many people believe that manners are something archaic and don’t ...

Hermann Rohr

Chinese family getting food with chopsticks.

Traits of a Good Upbringing

Wondering how to be successful, charming, or popular? The best qualities in a person will vary, based on the person assessing or being assessed, but there’s no denying there are certain qualities to look for in a person that are common across the board. Most people would agree that the best traits of a person ...

Nspirement Staff

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