Upper-intermediate | Table Manners in the West
From ChinesePod - Intermediate by ChinesePod LLC
May 22, 2026 · 19 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the differences in table manners between cultures, particularly focusing on Chinese table manners in the West.
It's well-known that table manners can vary a bit from culture to culture, and that Chinese table manners can sometimes be interpreted as "interesting" abroad. But a new generation of well-educated Chinese travelers are ready to shed that old image. In this lesson, listen in on a discussion on this very topic. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1983
Topics covered
- table manners
- cultural differences
- Chinese culture
- travel
- education
Keywords
- table manners
- culture
- Chinese travelers
- education
- Western customs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ChinesePod
Places: China, West
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