The Double Ninth Festival（重阳节）is a special day for older people in China. On this holiday, younger people usually show love and respect for older people.
There are many ways in which Chinese people express their respect. When an older person enters a room, everyone ① up. People are introduced from the oldest to the ② . When we present a book to an older person, two hands are used. Young people always offer their seats to older people on a crowded subway or bus.
In western countries, however, older people seldom think they are old. They are called "seniors" instead of "old people". They'd rather do everything themselves. Even after retirement（退休）, they take on hobbies, part-time jobs and new activities to keep their bodies working well. Westerners respect their older people, too. Seniors usually take trains and buses for free. They are given discounts （折扣） in stores and restaurants.
But western seniors don't often live with their children-they live alone. For holidays, the family usually gather at the grandparents' homes. A great smile and a warm hug for their parents are enough for children to show their respect.
