Bizarre Rules in China That You Must Follow

Keep Rice Bowls Clear

Rice bowls are used for fancy dishes and meals. It's customary to have dishes where you need to discard certain parts of your meal such as bones or seeds. Don't ever be caught throwing your discarded waste in a rice bowl! You'll most likely be given a small dish to do so, but never disrespect the bowl like that.

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