What was it like adjusting to Chinese culture as a foreigner?

Culture shock in China As a foreigner—often referred to as laowai (“old foreigner”) in Mandarin—you'll draw attention. read more

Maybe this perception stems from the fact that initially most of the American expats in China were high-level executives in multinational corporations who were open-minded enough to launch themselves into a very foreign culture like China. 2. Canadians are polite. Canada is an attractive work and study destination for mainland Chinese people. read more

Unlike in Western culture where it’s considered rude to place elbows on the dining table, Chinese culture doesn’t have a problem with this. You should also expect to use chopsticks – there are often no forks or knives. Chinese Etiquette. Most foreigners in China have a hard time keeping up with the many ‘rules’ of Chinese etiquette. read more