Upper-intermediate | Table Manners in the West

Upper-intermediate | Table Manners in the West

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

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