The strange habits of the Chinese that surprise visitors

Recently, my friend returned from Shanghai after a 3-year stay in China. Upon arrival, Leshka told us what Chinese Actually. As it turned out, it was difficult to get used to many strange habits of local residents.



As a result, together with Leshka, we made a whole A selection of 10 unusual Chinese habits. We hope that this information will be useful to you. Especially if you plan to visit China in the future.

Chinese people's strange habits

1. Noise.. When you come to China, you will be surprised how loud the Chinese are. This is especially felt in the subway, where he often lays his ears from the extremely noisy conversations of local residents. But you can get used to everything. So sooner or later, you're going to merge into the turbulent rhythm of Chinese cities.
2. Respect.. Be prepared for the fact that when you arrive in China, you will often be poked with your fingers. At the same time, locals will call you “Vaigoren”, which means “foreigner” in Russian. In addition, the Chinese like to take pictures of visitors, thinking that they do it quietly. In short, there can be no talk of tact and tact.
   
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3. Shamelessness.. Don’t be surprised if a Chinese person asks you an awkward question or just needs you in your presence. The same applies to the behavior of local residents in public places. For example, the Chinese used to spit right under their feet or spit husks from seeds.
4. Breast milk. Chinese mothers prefer special formulas for feeding babies. Therefore, 4 months after the birth of a child, women begin to sell their milk on specialized sites. This unusual product is often bought by millionaires to include milk in their diet. Rich people are convinced that human milk is rich in beneficial vitamins and trace elements.
   
   
   
   
5. Sandbaths. When you go to the beach, you can see people buried in the sand. To escape from the heat, locals hide in the sand, and their heads are covered from the sun with special masks or ordinary umbrellas.

A few more unusual habits Pajama style. Meeting a Chinese man in his pajamas is a common occurrence. After a hard work week, locals dress up in a comfortable pajama kit and can wear it to a restaurant or just walk around the city center.



Animals. The attitude towards animals in China is quite dismissive. For example, the Chinese have no problem sending pets by mail. And if one of the household members does not like the color of the fur of a dog or cat, it can be easily repainted into another. In addition, in China you can buy a “live” souvenir – for example, a keychain with a turtle or a small fish. Such cruel treatment of our smaller brothers is simply astounding. Son. Chinese people like to sleep in public places. So don't be surprised if you see a man in the park falling asleep on the grass. Most often, this happens after lunch and is considered the norm for all locals.
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Smoking. The Chinese people are addicted to nicotine. Therefore, local residents will not deny themselves the pleasure of smoking a cigarette in any public place. Smoking people can be found everywhere: in a bus, cafe, expensive restaurant or even a hospital. Perhaps this foreign habit will not please you.
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Men's nails. For many years, long nails on men’s hands were a sign of wealth. Therefore, nowadays it is very common to meet a Chinese with a grown pinky. This is done by people to attract good luck.



Sometimes. Chinese It surprises visitors. But China was and remains one of the most popular tourist places in the world. So if you plan to visit a faraway country, be prepared to be surprised. And of course, to endure the pesky looks and tactlessness of the locals towards you.

Have you been to China before? Share the highlights of the trip in the comments!

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