中国礼仪与风俗 | Chinese Etiquette and Customs

问候方式 / Greetings

中国人见面常说"你好"或"吃了吗"（Have you eaten?，表示关心而非真的询问）。握手是正式场合的标准问候，鞠躬在正式场合也可见。初次见面交换名片时双手递接，先看一眼再收起，不要随手塞进口袋。

Common greetings include "nǐ hǎo" (hello) or "chī le ma?" (Have you eaten? — an expression of care, not a literal question). Handshakes are standard in formal settings. When exchanging business cards, use both hands, take a moment to read the card, then put it away respectfully — don't stuff it in your pocket.

餐桌文化 / Dining Culture

中餐通常共享菜肴，转盘上的菜大家一起吃。主人会主动夹菜给客人，接受是礼貌。不要用筷子指人或敲碗。结账时中国人习惯抢着付，外国人可以表示感谢并在下次做东。

Chinese meals are typically shared — dishes on the lazy Susan are for everyone. Hosts will serve food to guests; accepting is polite. Don't point chopsticks at people or tap bowls. Chinese hosts often insist on paying; foreigners can express gratitude and reciprocate next time.

送礼禁忌 / Gift Taboos

避免送：钟（谐音"终"）、梨（谐音"离"）、鞋（谐音"邪"）、绿帽子（暗示不忠）、伞（谐音"散"）。送礼数量避免4（谐音"死"），偏好6（顺）、8（发）、9（久）。

Avoid giving: clocks (sounds like "end of life"), pears (sounds like "separation"), shoes (sounds like "evil"), green hats (implies infidelity), umbrellas (sounds like "scatter/break up"). Avoid quantities of 4 (sounds like "death"); favor 6 (smooth), 8 (prosperity), 9 (longevity).