Good manners, bad luck Friendly, warm and pretty informal, Chinese people are usually easy to deal with. Sometimes though, cultural differences can give rise to difficulties. Keep in mind these taboos of which foreigners may be unaware:

Table Manners Of course, the main difference on the Chinese dinner table is chopsticks instead of knife and fork, but that’s only superficial.

How to use chopsticks You really have to master the art of using chopsticks if you visit China. Don't be frightened. They are easy to use.