Public Manners in Limelight
 

 

 

China has long been known as a nation of civilized people. Yet when Chinese people travel abroad, Westerners comment on their improper behavior. And many foreigners who come to China are also shocked by Chinese people's bad habits, such as spitting and littering.


With the 2008 Olympics fast approaching and with the long-term aim of maintaining China's image of a highly-civilized nation, it is urgent for Chinese people to improve their etiquette as quickly and as much as possible. In this process, we need you, our readers, who are interested in China, to contribute your ideas about how to address these bad behaviors.



 
 

Tourism Etiquette Rules for Chinese Citizens Traveling Abroad

Chinese citizens traveling abroad must observe the local standards of propriety while keeping their own national dignity.


 

Tourism Etiquette Rules for Chinese Citizens Traveling at Home



 

By heywilma

I've found that elevator curtsey has improved a lot these past few years. Maybe it has something to do with people having to use lifts in tall apartment buildings.


By polaris1120

Adults spit everywhere as they like and cough openly under any circumstances are really intolerable.


By beatrice591

The behaviors such as spitting, coughing without hands, sneezing and the like are impolite way. Besides, it is do harm to our and others' health.


By beatrice591

The behaviors such as spitting, coughing without hands, sneezing and the like are impolite way. Besides, it is do harm to our and others' health.