My brother and his family will have a Chinese exchange student living with them. How can we make him feel welcome, and are there any social customs, etc, that we should know about?
2006-09-05 17:19:20 · 11 answers · asked by zanahoria611 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Don't feel obligated to learn his customs. Part of his educational experience is learning ours. He may not desire to practice many of our customs, and that's ok. Just be respectful and ask him what he would prefer. Allow him as much privacy as you can and don't pry. It's ok to let him know your curious about some things, but let him know to not be afraid to express himself and how he feels about our customs and way of life. If he is from a part of China that is not modernized, Keep things simple. I once knew a exchange student who spent his whole life living in a bamboo hut on a rice patty. When he came here he went into future shock. (too much, too fast)
Your guest may not be as sheltered, but be prepared to let him digest our world at his own pace. Chinese are very family oriented, they live for the needs of the family unit. We tend to be very self centered to them, and they struggle to understand our desire to push family members out at a certain age. Remember we live to make money and consume resources. Many Chinese don't live like that. He may seem timid at first, but don't be fooled. He may have many strengths that out weigh our weaknesses. Especially when it comes to knowing oneself and being at peace with his surroundings.
Meeting with a warm gentle handshake, is better that a bow. and don't speak to him with your back turned. It's best not to say anything than to do that. Other than that just be yourselves. If your the type of people who are loud, and open with your emotions, like yelling at each other
and fighting a lot, keep that to yourselves. Bring the gift of peace and Harmony, not discord, and open complaining. Being humble is more favorable than showing off.
Good luck, have fun.
2006-09-05 17:54:50 · answer #1 · answered by wernerslave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn Chinese?
2006-09-05 18:03:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since he is an exchange student, he is coming here to learn about America, so trying to recreate Chinese culture for him here is counterproductive. Have a cookout or picnic, go bowling or play billiards, take him to a baseball game, etc. Do things that would help him to better understand American culture so that he can get the most out of the experience.
2006-09-05 17:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by TrainerMan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well
They Coming Over Here
Not To Get The Same way They Live over there
They here to See Your way Of Living
And Learn about it too
so just do what you been doing and do it Good
and that is alll
seeya
2006-09-05 17:44:22 · answer #4 · answered by Momomada 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you guys are from a different culture than he is, it will be hard for you to understand some things that he does, and vice versa. My best advice is, just be openminded about different things. Try to understand his culture, ie, researching on the web would be a pretty good idea, and just be nice and polite, and show him a good time. I am sure he will have fun!
2006-09-05 17:25:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want to understand Mandarin but you have no clue where to begin then a course for Mandarin is the best on-line program for the newcomers because it actually begins with the basis.
2016-06-03 23:27:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Introduce him to Sum Yung Guy!!!!:)
2006-09-05 18:10:36 · answer #7 · answered by mobydick199 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was gonna ask this too
2016-08-08 14:22:53 · answer #8 · answered by Darleen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cook a dog for him
2006-09-05 17:20:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
i hear thy like a girls v
2006-09-05 17:24:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋