The New ForeignPolicy.com
Global News : Passport : Ricks : Drezner : Walt : Rothkopf : Lynch
The Cable : The AfPak Blog : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : Madam Secretary : The Call
Global News : Passport : Ricks : Drezner : Walt : Rothkopf : Lynch
The Cable : The AfPak Blog : Net Effect : Shadow Govt. : Madam Secretary : The Call
8 things Chinese people shouldn't ask Olympic tourists
Wed, 07/23/2008 - 11:25am
China, as part of its ongoing efforts to be culturally sensitive and have its people on their best behavior for the Olympics, is displaying posters informing its people of eight things they should not ask foreigners:
-
Don't ask about income or expenses.
-
Don't ask about age.
-
Don't ask about love life or marriage.
-
Don't ask about health.
-
Don't ask about someone's home or address.
-
Don't ask about personal experience.
-
Don't ask about religious beliefs or political views.
-
Don't ask what someone does.
Oh, and if you're a guy, here's a tip on how to be a gentleman:
Men should help women carry things, but must not help women carry their handbags.













Recent comments
23 hours 18 min ago
1 day 2 hours ago
1 day 4 hours ago
2 days 11 hours ago
2 days 11 hours ago
2 days 16 hours ago
2 days 16 hours ago
2 days 16 hours ago
2 days 16 hours ago
2 days 17 hours ago