China is a nation of etiquette (礼仪). Chinese people are among the most hospitable (好客的) people1 the world. If2 visit a Chinese family, they will be3 at the warmth that they will receive as guests.
When you visit a Chinese family. the host usually makes tea for you and4 you snacks like biscuits or candies. Someone in the family will also talk with you to make you not feel5 . At the same time, other family members will be busy6 a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests7 a big meal. They always prepare more food than the guests can eat. On the table, the guests must be the8 to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a(n)9 guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for guests, which won't happen at western tables. The Chinese family go out of their10 to make you feel at home. As you finish eating, the host usually says, "It seems that you didn't eat much. Please have11 ." You tell them you are full.12 they still put more food in your bowl.
13 warm and hospitable (好客的) has been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. As Confucius (孔子) said thousands of14 ago: To meet friends from a place far away, how15 we are!
