Napping the Chinese Way

Napping is important! Stop waging war against your body and take a time out.

2012-05-06

Squat Toilets: What’s your position?

For foreigners, and especially women, squat toilets can present something of a practical quandary. Which way do you face?

2012-03-30

The Etiquette of Fighting for a Bill

Learning the art of when to grab a bill, when to let it go and how to save everyone face

2012-02-28

How to Deal with Line-Butters

Line-butters are the bane of all our existences. Learn how to make them pay here.

2012-02-20

Feng Shui Your Bedroom

These decorating tricks could bring wealth, romance and more

2011-12-23

7 Chinese Halloween Costumes

Forget the pumpkin suit and dracula getup – this Halloween, break new ground with these Chinese-style costumes

2011-10-21

What do Chinese People Think About Halloween?

While some suggest sucking human blood others exclaim, “Halloween? What the fudge does it have to do with us!”

2011-10-19

4 Tips to Quit Smoking in China

Expunging nicotine from your body is just the first step

2011-10-12

How to Eat at a Chinese table

Eating is never a private thing in China. No matter whether you’re…

2011-05-13

Why Won’t (Some) Chinese People Stand in Line?

Travelers to the Chinese mainland inevitably raise this question, generally after having…

2011-05-11