00:0010. Shocking facts about China.
00:02Facts number 1. Parents choose your partner.
00:04Even today, many Chinese parents try to arrange marriage meetings for their children.
00:09There are even marriage markets where parents go to find matches.
00:12Facts number 2. Privacy is not a big deal.
00:15In China, people openly ask, how much do you earn?
00:17Are you married? Why no kids yet? And it's not seen as rude.
00:20Facts number 3. Walking backward in parks.
00:23In some places, elderly people walk backward for health and balance.
00:26It may look strange, but it's a popular habit.
00:28Facts number 4. Loud eating.
00:31Enjoying food.
00:32In China, slurping noodles loudly shows that the food is tasty.
00:35It's not rude. It's a compliment to the cook.
00:37Facts number 5. Respect.
00:38Age or degree.
00:40People are respected more if they are older or have a big degree.
00:42Even at work, age can matter more than skills.
00:45Facts number 6. No tipping culture.
00:47Tipping in restaurants is not allowed in many places.
00:50If you try to give extra money, they'll refuse it or feel uncomfortable.
00:53Facts number 7. Everyone lives on their phones.
00:56From shopping to dating, school to work.
00:58Almost everything happens on mobile apps.
01:00Even street food vendors use QR codes only.
01:02Facts number 8. Turtle is lucky, but not in gifts.
01:06Turtles are lucky animals in Chinese belief.
01:08But giving someone a turtle is a gift.
01:10That's seen as bad and offensive.
01:12Facts number 9. Face saving culture.
01:14People care a lot about saving face.
01:16They avoid open arguments and don't admit mistakes in public.
01:19Reputation is everything.
01:21Facts number 10. Trust is earned slowly.
01:24Don't expect fast friendships.
01:25In China, people take time to open up.
01:27Once they trust you, they stay loyal for life.
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