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Chinese culture
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The Art of Farewell: How to Say Goodbye in China
The stakes are higher than they appear. In a culture where face ( mianzi ) is paramount, a poorly timed or insincere farewell can linger like an unpaid debt...
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How Do You Say Thank You in Chinese? The Art of Gratitude in Mandarin
The first time you hear a Mandarin speaker reply to a compliment with "bù kèqì" (不客气)—literally "no need to be polite"—you might assume it’s a dismissive...