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Tea has already integrated into different cultures in the world. Tea and tea culture started from China，even till today China is the home for tea, because there is the place where has the complete selections of fine and authentic quality in flavors and taste from all tea types. What is #chinesetea today ? It implies more than #fineteas from #china but #universalvalues of #humanity #healthyliving and #learningbydoing . Tea promotes respect and equality without speaking but simply doing. Now we can take collective actions to enlighten the world how tea can unite the world with harmony. Let's do tea.

“面子”文化是中国文化很有特点的一个组成部分。 The Chinese people attach great importance to mianzi. There is no corresponding English term for mianzi, but its meaning is somewhere between paying attention to image and honor. In the Chinese language, many derivative words and expressions with mianzi as the root have come into being, and all of them reflect important aspects of Chinese culture.  中国人很看重面子。英文中找不到与“面子”对应的词，但它的意思就介乎于关注形象和名誉之间。在中文中，有很多由“面子”衍生而来的词汇和表达，它们都反映了中国文化至关重要的方面。 #China #Chineseculture #language #mandarin https://lnkd.in/gVvfePsg

The "Japanese Goodbye," where one waves goodbye until the other party is no longer in sight, is a custom that is part of the Japanese culture of omotenashi, or wholeheartedly looking after guests. Click below to read more on this custom. https://lnkd.in/g5axTbma

Explore the captivating connections between Chinese and Japanese traditional festival foods in this enlightening video! I recently posted photos of Zongzi online—those delicious, glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves, which are a staple during China's Dragon Boat Festival. Intriguingly, a viewer from Japan responded, noting that Japan has a similar traditional food known as Chimaki. This video dives into the cultural and culinary links between Zongzi and Chimaki, showcasing their roles in respective cultural festivities, ingredients, and preparation methods. Discover how these foods carry deep meanings, commemorating historical figures and events in both countries, and how they differ in taste and presentation. https://lnkd.in/dhUZ8yT2

One of the great things about Collectivist is meeting agency owners from all over the World and realising we have similar aspirations, we support very like-minded clients, but we also face common operational challenges. But, having interviewed our agency member for China and Indonesia, Simon Vericel from Influence Matters, perhaps the Chinese market needs just a slightly more nuanced approach than normal!  In my latest Coffee With interview, Simon tells me China is different. The language is different, the culture is different, even the internet is different. Tech companies can’t just come to China just to test the waters.  Read and watch our interview here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eDZGFFbj

🌍 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 🇵🇱 Today's word: 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚 🍸 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑨𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓-𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝓜𝓮𝓪𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰: A non-alcoholic beverage consumed after a shot of vodka to neutralize the strong taste of the spirit. 𝓤𝓼𝓪𝓰𝓮: Commonly discussed in the context of party planning or inquiring if someone has it available. "A popita gdzie?" translates to "And where is the after-drink?" 🥳 𝓟𝓪𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓽𝓮𝔁𝓽: Often mentioned when deciding what beverages to have for a celebration. 🗣 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓮𝓻: Next time you're at a gathering, ask about the "Popita" to spark interest and share cultural insights! 📌 𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑻𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒔: 𝒁𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒚𝒛𝒌𝒂, 𝒁𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒚𝒄𝒉𝒂, 𝑷𝒓𝒛𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒚𝒛𝒌𝒂: Refers to snacks eaten while drinking vodka, highlighting the integral role of food and drink in Polish social culture. 🔍 𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍: "Popita" embodies the Polish tradition of enjoying spirits with friends and family, emphasizing the balance of flavors and the experience of togetherness. Join us next week for another unique word from the rich tapestry of the Polish language! 📚✨ #TranslationTuesday #PolishLanguage #CulturalInsights #LanguageLearning #Popita

Japan-Life Tips: How to Live with Noisy Neighbors and Bugs? https://loom.ly/08TnMJU #japanlife #interac #interacjapan #teachinjapan #teachinginjapan #teachoverseas #teachenglish

How to Behave in a Meeting with Chinese Partners? Do's: -Ensure that individuals of equivalent rank to your Chinese counterparts are present. - If you are the organizer, invite your guests to dinner. In China, it is a tradition to conduct business meetings over a meal. - The number eight is considered a symbol of good luck in China. Try booking table number 88; it will be greatly appreciated by your counterparts. Don'ts: - Chopsticks in China carry significant symbolism: avoid crossing them, and never stick them upright in a bowl of rice, as both are considered omens of bad luck for those in front of you. - Do not start drinking before the host has initiated the toast, even if your glass is already full. - Avoid the number four, as it is associated with bad luck. Refrain from booking table number 44. - Do not arrive late, as it is seen as a severe sign of disrespect. #China #Chinese #Sinology

Embroidered Ball (绣球) In Chinese classical novels and traditional operas, one can often find stories of women choosing a husband by throwing an embroidered ball to a man. In fact, throwing an embroidered ball is a traditional sport popular with the Zhuang (壮族), one of China's ethnic groups. A similar ball used to be an ancient weapon. With the development of society, it has evolved into an embroidered ball for conveying emotions, entertaining the body and mind, and strengthening the body. Teahouse (茶馆) The drinking is ubiquitous all over China; wherever you are, you're never far from a teahouse, tea room, tea bar or tea stall. A teahouse is not just a place for drinking tea to quench one's thirst, but also an important hub of social activities. People meet in teahouses to have a chat, negotiate business deals and even mediate disputes between neighbors. We can say that the role of Chinese teahouses is similar to that of European coffee houses in spite of some differences. JiuXi (酒席, Banquets) JiuXi means banquets in English. Its literal meaning is a meal accompanied with liquor, wine and/or beer. Jiu (酒, liquor, wine and/or beer) is indispensable on Chinese re-letter days and in various social situations. JiuXi or Jiu (banquets) are held on every festival, e.g. the Lantern Festival Jiu, the Dragon Boat Festival Jiu, the Mid-Autumn Festival Jiu, the Double Ninth Festival Jiu, the Winter Solstice Jiu, etc. They are also held for family celebrations like betrothal Jiu, bride-welcoming Jiu, wedding Jiu, the one-month-old Jiu, the first-birthday Jiu, birthday Jiu, etc. They can also be held for various business and social activities like business-opening Jiu, apprentice-acknowledging-master Jiu, JieFeng Jiu (接风酒, a welcome banquet held for a guest, a friend or a family member on his/her arrival or return), farewell Jiu, etc. 240810Sa. #ThisIsChina #ChieseCulture #Chapter16 #FolkCustoms

Because Kyoto had been the capital city of Japan for over a millennium before Tokyo took over, people in the old capital had developed a communication style so indirect, beyond the comprehension ability of the average Japanese person 😫. Non-Kyotoites rumor about the danger of letting your guard down in terms of manners in front of Kyoto people as they may be victimized by Kyotoites’ indirect projectile shades should they fail. If you are at someone’s place or restaurant in Kyoto, the host will be likely to serve you tea without asking if you want any. So if they ask you outright, “お茶はいかがですか？ (Would you like some tea?)”, they might be trying to help you deduce that you have stayed there for too long and it is time for you to leave 😨. So if you find yourself in that very situation, your reply should be: いや、だいじょうぶです。そろそろ行かなくてはいけないので。ごちそうさまです。ありがとうございました。 Iya, daijoubudesu. Sorosoro ikanakutewa ikenainode. Gochisōsama desu. Arigatou gozaimashita. (No, I’m okay. I should get going now. Thank you for the lovely meal.) AND GET YOUR BUTT OUTA THERE 😂😫😫😫!!! Kyota, the author of Amazon Best Sellers [Folk Tales of Japan] and [Underdogs of Japanese History]. Please check out my books at ☺️: https://lnkd.in/gmv5jqmj https://lnkd.in/g2R-eQHG #japanese #japaneseculture #japan #kyoto #japantravel #travel #crossculture