Don't stick your chopsticks vertically into your rice since it looks like funeral incense. #badluck
--intrepid32043
120
Don't take the seat that faces the door unless you're an elder or the host. That's like the VIP seat
--Crouching Squirrel
41
In china, restaurant bills are never shared.they are not used to "going Dutch"
--Sakshirajput
10
Don't put bones, seeds or other inedibles into in your rice bowl.
--Sakshirajput
10
Don't tap your chopsticks. Tapping your bowl or the table with your chopsticks is considered rude and impolite.
--Sakshirajput
10
When you go out to eat with friends, don't expect everyone to pay for themselves. Typically, there'll be some arguing about who is allowed to pay for everybody. It can occasionally get unpleasant. Try to be the one sometimes.
--Rad
Offer food/drink 3 times. When offered initially refuse.
--Jifi
11
If you go out with Chinese for a party or dinner, you need to eat and drink as much as they do. Locals love to see you enjoy the food you are offered. Once you refuse to eat or drink (even if you are already full) you can see some disappointment on people’s face.
--Sakshirajput
11
The gesture of using two fingers to tap the dining table is used to show thanks toward whoever refilled your tea.
--Sakshirajput
