China Culture Navigator
Business & Workplace
Business Dining
OrderingSeatingTable MannersToasting
Meeting Culture
Pre-MeetingIn-MeetingPost-Meeting
Office Socializing
Guanxi & RenqingSnack SocializingTeam Building
Workplace Communication
Addressing SuperiorsSubtextWeChat Etiquette
Daily Life & Socializing
Public Spaces
Parks & SquaresRestaurants & ShopsTransportation
Home & Visiting
Family MealsGift SelectionGuest Etiquette
Interpersonal Skills
Chinese PleasantriesMaking FriendsResponding to Compliments
Digital Life
AlipayDianpingWeChat
Spirituality & Tradition
Religious Sites
Buddhist TemplesTaoist Temples
Customs & Traditions
Mid-AutumnSpring FestivalZodiac Year
Folk Beliefs
Feng ShuiLucky NumbersTea Culture
PricingBlogAboutContact
Menu
HomeBusiness & WorkplaceDaily Life & SocializingSpirituality & TraditionBlogPricingAboutContact
Login
HomeDaily Life & Socializing

Daily Life & Socializing

日常生活与社交

Navigate everyday situations with cultural confidence, from public spaces to digital apps.

Share this guide:

Public Spaces

公共空间

View all

Public Transportation

公共交通

Navigating subways, buses, and shared spaces with cultural awareness.

Restaurants & Shops

餐厅与商店

Interacting with service staff and fellow customers.

Parks & Squares

公园与广场

Understanding the vibrant social life of public gathering spaces.

Home & Visiting

家庭与做客

View all

Gift Selection

礼物挑选

Choosing appropriate gifts for various occasions and relationships.

Guest Etiquette

做客礼仪

How to be a gracious guest in a Chinese home.

Family Meals

家庭餐桌

Participating in family dining traditions and customs.

Interpersonal Skills

人际交往

View all

Chinese Pleasantries

中国式客套

Mastering the art of polite conversation and modest refusals.

Responding to Compliments

回应赞美

The expected humility in accepting praise.

Making Friends

建立友谊

Building genuine friendships with Chinese locals.

Digital Life

数字生活

View all

WeChat

微信

Navigating China's essential super-app for social and daily life.

Alipay

支付宝

Using China's dominant mobile payment platform.

Dianping

大众点评

Finding restaurants and services like a local.

Stay Updated

Get weekly cultural insights delivered to your inbox.

China Culture Navigator

Your comprehensive guide to understanding Chinese culture, customs, and etiquette.

Business & Workplace

  • Business Dining
  • Meeting Culture
  • Office Socializing
  • Communication

Daily Life

  • Public Spaces
  • Home & Visiting
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Digital Life

Spirituality

  • Religious Sites
  • Customs & Traditions
  • Folk Beliefs

Resources

  • Quick Start Guide
  • Blog
  • Pricing
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Your Favorites

© 2025 China Culture Navigator. All rights reserved.

Terms of ServicePrivacy Policy