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What etiquette do people in China have when receiving visitors?

(1) Prepare to make some preparations in advance if you know that a guest is visiting, so as to avoid being in a hurry when the guest arrives. If the guest suddenly comes to the door and it is too late to clean the room, he should apologize to the guest, but it is not advisable to clean it in a hurry. (2) greet and greet the guests when they arrive at the appointed time. The host should greet them at the door in advance. After seeing the guests, they should greet them warmly to show their welcome. (3) Offering tea to smokers to offer tea is a traditional custom of China people. When offering tea, you should put the teacup on the tray and offer it with both hands. The teacup should be placed above the right hand of the guest. If there is more than one guest, the first cup of tea should be offered to the respected elderly. Of course, acquaintances don't have to pay too much attention. Passing cigarettes is also a traditional custom of hospitality in China. Under normal circumstances, visitors should pass cigarettes immediately after sitting down, especially men. Pay attention when handing cigarettes, and try not to touch the cigarette holder directly with your fingers. If the guests don't smoke, they don't have to deliver them by force. (4) Talking with the guests After sitting down and offering cigarettes and tea, they should immediately talk with the guests. The content of the conversation depends on the purpose, identity, occupation and interest of the visitors. Don't talk about topics that the other party is not familiar with or interested in. You can't let the guests sit alone in a corner and feel lonely. (5) * * * Dining together If it is time to have a meal, guests should be invited to have a meal together. After the guests agree, the host and his family should cooperate, with one person accompanying the guests and one person preparing meals. When eating, you can listen to music according to the conditions to increase the cheerful atmosphere. (6) When the guests leave, the host should politely leave each other. If the guests insist on leaving, they should wait for the guests to get up and leave, and then stand up and send them off. When seeing the guests off, send them to the door or downstairs, say goodbye cordially, and after the guests have gone far, turn around and close the door or go upstairs.