Western Etiquette

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Tipping Abroad, tipping is a necessity in daily life. 15 to 20% of the bill is common tip to westerns.
Privacy Westeners have strong sense of privacy.Don't ask or comment about their age and health unless they start the topic first.
Mobile Phone There are circumstances that mobile phone should not be used at all like in a movie, concert or church service.Ensure your mobile phone is on silent or off. Don' talk loudly in public places.
Good Evening!
当你第一次与别人见面时， 通常要握手。此外，久违的 朋友相见时，通常也要握手。 然而，相遇时不握手也行,微 微鞠一个躬,也是很有礼貌的。
Hand- shaking
Thanks
Exchange Gift Giving and receiving gifts is a common practice.It helps establish and maintains relationship.
At the ATM/Bank Do not stand too close to someone who's using an ATM machine, unless they're your friends.
On the Street
Your conduct on the street should always be modest. Avoid loud conversation or laughter. Don't stroll in the center of the pavement. Don't spit upon the walk.
In the Subway If riding alone, read your book or listen to music don't engage other passengers in mild conversation usually they don't want to be disturbed. If riding with friends, keep conversation personal and quiet.
Don't be lattte 西方礼仪
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Behavior Etiquette in Public Places
On The Buses Keep the volume down on your phone or stereo. Make a line. Seating, don't have a place for you and your bag you'll have to put them on the floor.
In a Restaurant In call for a waiter, establish eye contact and raise your hand to call his attention.
On the Subway Platform When entering the subway station pay utmost attention to the movements of the travelers.Look for holes in the waves and try to enter without disturbing the flow.
Western Etiquette 西方礼仪
Part1
Daily Greetings
It is polite and habitual for westerm people to greet each other when meeting.
最简单的问候是说一声"早上好"、 " 下午好"，或"晚上好"。这种问候可 以用于你不太熟悉的人或者任何与 你匆匆擦肩而过的人。