Attend a party
1. Attention points for attending a party
1.1 About food allergies
- 1. Most gatherings in China are held in the form of dining together.
- 2. If you have a history of food allergies, please inform the party organizer in advance.
1.2 Regarding the selection of communication topics
- 1. Chinese people are very friendly to foreign tourists.
- 2. But when communicating at gatherings, please avoid sensitive topics.
- 3. Please refrain from discussing sensitive topics such as politics, religion, and personal privacy.
- 4. You can chat about light topics such as culture, food, and tourism.
- 5. During a gathering chat, appropriate compliments can liven up the atmosphere.
1.3 About drinking norms
- 1. Please adhere to the principle of moderation when drinking at gatherings.
- 2. Please do not force others to drink.
- 3. Do not persuade or force women to drink.
1.4 Regarding drug-related bans
- 1. China is one of the countries with the strictest drug control in the world.
- 2. In China, drug use is illegal.
- 3. Instigating others to take drugs is a serious criminal offense.
- 4. Drug trafficking is a serious criminal offense.
1.5 About meeting etiquette
- 1. For non-business gatherings, the etiquette for meeting is relatively relaxed.
- 2. If it is the first time you meet with the other party, a simple greeting is sufficient.
- 3. You can also simply shake hands with the other person.
2. simple conversation
2.1 Greetings upon meeting
| Hello. | ||
| Nice to meet you. |
2.2 Praise
| Delicious. | ||
| The taste is very good. | ||
| It suits my taste very well. |
2.3 Communication of allergy history
| I have a history of allergies. | ||
| I am allergic to peanuts. | ||
| I am allergic to nuts. | ||
| I am allergic to seafood. |