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Reasons Why Some Asians Dress Modestly And Conservatively
When it comes to fashion and clothing in Asian cultures, modest and conservative styles are more acceptable. Skimpy, figure-hugging, translucent and transparent clothing tends to be frowned upon, or at the very least not the go-to look for quite a few Asians. Modest dressing is my kind of style pretty much every day. But that’s…
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Chinese Dining Etiquette And Table Manners
When it comes to eating in Chinese culture, there are dining etiquette rules to be mindful of. Chinese table manners hold a lot of importance and are symbolic of Chinese traditions. Adopting good dining etiquette can help one connect with Chinese family at home. It can also help leave good impressions with Chinese colleagues over…
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Swearing And Cursing In Chinese And Cantonese: The Profanities We Say, And Why
Swearing in Chinese culture is always a colourful affair. Some vulgar, curse words in both Chinese language and Cantonese dialect get straight to the point, while others are more subtle and rather hilarious. When I was growing up, my parents threatened to slap my palm with a ruler if they heard me uttering a profanity…
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Why Some Asians Are Obsessed With White Skin
White, fair skin is skin quite a number of Asians long for and actually go after. With the help of makeup and beauty products, a fair complexion is very much achievable for any of us. When I was younger, I considered alabaster skin – skin as pale as the typical Westerner’s fair face – the…
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The Art Of Chinese Gift Giving Etiquette: Best And Worst Gifts
Choosing and giving someone a gift can be hard. It could be a thank you gift, something for someone at their wedding, a parting present for someone on their last day at work or a birthday gift. To some of Chinese background, some gifts might be better than others. Next month is my birthday. About…
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Why Some Asians Don’t Outright Express Romantic Affection
For some Asians, showing physical affection and love doesn’t come easy. For some stereotypical Asians, expressing intimacy like holding hands, hugging and kissing feels hard and is both unnatural and uneasy. Different people show love differently. Some people show love through open physical affection. Others don’t openly show love and show love through non-physical affection…
Mabel Kwong 