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Dec 2024
14m 46s

Intermediate | Giving Gifts in China

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Everyone loves receiving gifts, no matter the occasion they're celebrating or the country they're living in. Gift-giving in China, however, can get slightly complicated if you don't know a few basic rules. Listen in to today's Qing Wen and learn some essential tips that will help you maintain "face" at various celebratory events. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/7233

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