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中 国 人 的 礼 让
Chinese people often give precedence to one another, especially according to seniority, in social communication.It is advisable for one to decline an offer if one can. Supposing someone asks one to go first at an entrance, one may insist on him/her taking the precedence.If mnot, one doesn't seem to have good manners.. It also appplies to table behaviour, Guests, especially aged members, are always invited to start a meal first. However Chinese participants will invariably try to be the first to pay the bill.